Olympus VR-330 vs Sony A7R III
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony A7R III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
- Released February 2011
- Old Model is Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
- Released October 2017
- Earlier Model is Sony A7R II
- Replacement is Sony A7R IV
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony A7R III Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus VR-330 versus Sony A7R III, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the VR-330 (14MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the VR-330 (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe VR-330 was announced 7 years earlier than the A7R III and that is a fairly big gap 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 Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the VR-330 scores against the A7R III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony A7R III Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-330 and Sony Alpha A7R III. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-330 Gallery and Sony A7R III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Sony A7R III
VR-330 | A7R III |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Olympus VR-330
A7R III | VR-330 | |||
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Released | October 2017 | February 2011 | More recent by 81 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 460k | Sharper display (+980k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Sony A7R III
VR-330 | A7R III | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-330 features external 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) and the Sony A7R III has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).
See the Olympus VR-330 versus Sony A7R III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the VR-330 vs the A7R III.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-330 and A7R III is 94 and 63 respectively.
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-330 and A7R III.
Plainly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The VR-330 with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony A7R III will produce greater detail with its extra 28 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older VR-330 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony A7R III Specifications
Olympus VR-330 | Sony Alpha A7R III | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus VR-330 | Sony Alpha A7R III |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2011-02-08 | 2017-10-25 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 42MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 7952 x 5304 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 32000 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 1,440k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,686k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 158 gr (0.35 lb) | 657 gr (1.45 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 100 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 26.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 3523 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 650 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-42B | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) |
Storage slots | 1 | Dual |
Pricing at release | $220 | $2,800 |