Olympus VR-330 vs Sony A450

In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus VR-330 and Sony A450, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the A450 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the VR-330 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The VR-330 was revealed 14 months after the A450 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the VR-330 grades vs the A450 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-330 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The full galleries are available at Olympus VR-330 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-330 has external dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony A450 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VR-330 and Sony A450 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the VR-330 against the A450.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-330 and A450 is 94 and 65 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-330 and A450.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The VR-330 contains the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF tougher. The more recent VR-330 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.