Olympus VR-330 vs Sony A390

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus VR-330 vs Sony A390, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the A390 (14MP) is relatively similar but the VR-330 (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The VR-330 was manufactured 7 months later than the A390 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the VR-330 grades vs the A390 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-330 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-330 Gallery and Sony A390 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-330 comes with outside dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony A390 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the VR-330 versus the A390.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and A390 is 94 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-330 and A390.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The VR-330 features the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult. The newer VR-330 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.