Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung ST30

Here is a complete assessment of the Olympus VR-330 versus Samsung ST30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the VR-330 (14MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the VR-330 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") boast different sensor size.

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The VR-330 was announced within a month of the ST30 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the VR-330 matches up versus the ST30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-330 and Samsung ST30. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VR-330 Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-330 comes with outer measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST30 has sizing of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Check the Olympus VR-330 versus Samsung ST30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the VR-330 and the ST30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-330 and ST30 is 94 and 98 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-330 and ST30.

Clearly, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The VR-330 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus VR-330 will give you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively.