Olympus VR-330 vs Sony NEX-C3

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.