Olympus VR-330 vs Sigma fp L

In this article, we are evaluating the Olympus VR-330 and Sigma fp L, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the VR-330 (14MP) and fp L (61MP) and the VR-330 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) use totally different sensor size.

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The VR-330 was revealed 11 years earlier than the fp L and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the VR-330 matches up versus the fp L with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-330 & Sigma fp L. The full galleries are available at Olympus VR-330 Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-330 has got outer measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

See the Olympus VR-330 and Sigma fp L in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the VR-330 versus the fp L.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-330 and fp L is 94 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-330 and fp L.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The VR-330 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sigma fp L will render greater detail because of its extra 47MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older VR-330 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.