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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

Olympus VR-330
(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
Sony NEX-5T
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Sony NEX-5T

 VR-330 NEX-5T 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Olympus VR-330

 NEX-5T VR-330 
ReleasedAugust 2013February 2011More recent by 31 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kCrisper 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 
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography advice
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography advice
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
74
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
80
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Sports photography info
Sony NEX-5T Sports photography info
47
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
69
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Travel photography features
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography features
70
lighter than competition (158g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
77
boasts focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography information
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography information
42
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Vlogging information
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging information
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition (158 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
73
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Sony NEX-5T
 Olympus VR-330Sony Alpha NEX-5T
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