Olympus VR-330 vs Sony NEX-5N

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.