Olympus VR-330 vs Sony A390
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony A390 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced February 2011
- Older Model is Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Released July 2010
- Succeeded the Sony A380
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony A390 Overview
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony A390 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Sony A390
VR-330 | A390 | |||
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Released | February 2011 | July 2010 | Fresher by 7 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Olympus VR-330
A390 | VR-330 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Sony A390
VR-330 | A390 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Olympus VR-330 vs Sony A390 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony A390 Specifications
Olympus VR-330 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus VR-330 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2011-02-08 | 2010-07-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 158 gr (0.35 lbs) | 549 gr (1.21 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 607 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 230 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-42B | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $220 | $500 |