Olympus VR-330 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2011
- Earlier Model is Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Released August 2013
- Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5R
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus VR-330 vs Sony NEX-5T, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is very similar but the VR-330 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe VR-330 was unveiled 3 years before the NEX-5T and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the VR-330 matches up against the NEX-5T for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony NEX-5T Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-330 & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The full galleries are available at Olympus VR-330 Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Sony NEX-5T
VR-330 | NEX-5T |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Olympus VR-330
NEX-5T | VR-330 | |||
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Released | August 2013 | February 2011 | More recent by 31 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Sony NEX-5T
VR-330 | NEX-5T | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-330 enjoys external measurements 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-5T has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus VR-330 vs Sony NEX-5T in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the VR-330 and the NEX-5T.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and NEX-5T is 94 and 89 respectively.
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-330 and NEX-5T.
To sum up, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The VR-330 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony NEX-5T will deliver more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older VR-330 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
Olympus VR-330 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus VR-330 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2011-02-08 | 2013-08-27 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 99 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 158 grams (0.35 pounds) | 276 grams (0.61 pounds) |
Dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1015 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-42B | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $220 | $400 |