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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony A450

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Olympus VR-330
(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
  • Previous Model is Olympus VR-320
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony A450 Overview

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Sony A450

 VR-330 A450 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2010Newer by 14 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Olympus VR-330

 A450 VR-330 
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Sony A450

 VR-330 A450 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony A450 size comparison

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

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography advice
Sony A450 Portrait photography advice
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
72
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Street photography advice
Sony A450 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Sports photography advice
Sony A450 Sports photography advice
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
77
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (1,050 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A450 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competition in class (158g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
60
good battery (1,050 per charge)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography info
Sony A450 Landscape photography info
42
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
66
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (1,050 CIPA)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Vlogging info
Sony A450 Vlogging info
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (158g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
9
can't record video
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Sony A450
 Olympus VR-330Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VR-330 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2011-02-08 2010-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158 grams (0.35 pounds) 560 grams (1.23 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 769
Other
Battery life - 1050 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $220 $1,241