Olympus VR-330 vs Sony NEX-C3
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony NEX-C3 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
- Introduced February 2011
- Replaced the Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
- Launched August 2011
- Superseded the Sony NEX-3
- Successor is Sony NEX-F3
Photography Glossary Olympus VR-330 vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Olympus VR-330 and Sony NEX-C3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is fairly similar but the VR-330 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe VR-330 was revealed 6 months before the NEX-C3 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the VR-330 grades against the NEX-C3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-330 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-330 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Sony NEX-C3
| VR-330 | NEX-C3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Olympus VR-330
| NEX-C3 | VR-330 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Sony NEX-C3
| VR-330 | NEX-C3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2011 |  | August 2011 | Similar generation |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-330 offers exterior 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-C3 has dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus VR-330 and Sony NEX-C3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the VR-330 vs the NEX-C3.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-330 and NEX-C3 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-330 and NEX-C3.
Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The VR-330 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony NEX-C3 will offer greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively.
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
| Olympus VR-330 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus VR-330 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2011-02-08 | 2011-08-22 |
| Body design | 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 | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing 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 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 460k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 6.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.70 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 158 grams (0.35 pounds) | 225 grams (0.50 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.2 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1083 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 400 photographs |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-42B | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| 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 | $343 |