Olympus VR-330 vs Sony NEX-5N
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony NEX-5N 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
- Announced February 2011
- Succeeded the Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Launched October 2011
- Older Model is Sony NEX-5
- Newer Model is Sony NEX-5R
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony NEX-5N Overview
Here is a complete review of the Olympus VR-330 vs Sony NEX-5N, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is pretty close but the VR-330 (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe VR-330 was announced 7 months earlier than the NEX-5N which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the VR-330 scores versus the NEX-5N when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony NEX-5N Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-330 and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VR-330 Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Sony NEX-5N
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Olympus VR-330
NEX-5N | VR-330 | |||
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Launched | October 2011 | February 2011 | Fresher by 7 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Sony NEX-5N
VR-330 | NEX-5N | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-330 comes with physical dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5N has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Compare the Olympus VR-330 vs Sony NEX-5N in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the VR-330 compared to the NEX-5N.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and NEX-5N is 94 and 89 respectively.
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-330 and NEX-5N.
Plainly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The VR-330 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony NEX-5N will provide you with more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older VR-330 will be behind in sensor tech.
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications
Olympus VR-330 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus VR-330 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2011-02-08 | 2011-10-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 158 gr (0.35 lbs) | 269 gr (0.59 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 77 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1079 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 460 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-42B | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $220 | $550 |