Olympus VR-330 vs Sony A700

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-330 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VR-330 Gallery & Sony A700 Gallery.

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.

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

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.