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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony A700

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony A700 Key Specs

Olympus VR-330
(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
  • Superseded the Olympus VR-320
Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Introduced December 2007
  • Succeeded the Konica Minolta 7D
  • Later Model is Sony A77
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony A700 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus VR-330 vs Sony A700, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the A700 (12MP) is very close but the VR-330 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The VR-330 was released 3 years later than the A700 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the VR-330 grades against the A700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Sony A700

 VR-330 A700 
IntroducedFebruary 2011December 2007More recent by 39 months

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Olympus VR-330

 A700 VR-330 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Sony A700

 VR-330 A700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-330 offers external dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony A700 has proportions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the VR-330 versus the A700.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony A700 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-330 and A700 is 94 and 58 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-330 and A700.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The VR-330 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Olympus VR-330 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent VR-330 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography information
Sony A700 Portrait photography information
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Street photography camera
Sony A700 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A700 as a Sports photography camera
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Travel photography factors
Sony A700 Travel photography factors
70
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
49
environment proofing
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography factors
Sony A700 Landscape photography factors
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
62
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
no liveview feature
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Vlogging details
Sony A700 Vlogging details
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
9
can't shoot video
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Sony A700
 Olympus VR-330Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VR-330 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2011-02-08 2007-12-19
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4272 x 2848
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video 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 158g (0.35 lb) 768g (1.69 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.9
DXO Low light score not tested 581
Other
Battery model LI-42B NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Card slots 1 Dual
Retail pricing $220 $1,000