Olympus VR-330 vs Sigma DP2x

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus VR-330 vs Sigma DP2x, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the VR-330 (14MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the VR-330 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The VR-330 was introduced very close to the DP2x and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the VR-330 matches up versus the DP2x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-330 and Sigma DP2x. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VR-330 Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus VR-330 has got exterior measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2x has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VR-330 vs Sigma DP2x in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the VR-330 vs the DP2x.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-330 and DP2x is 94 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-330 and DP2x.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The VR-330 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus VR-330 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.