Olympus VR-330 vs Sony H400

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus VR-330 vs Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the VR-330 (14MP) and H400 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the H400 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the VR-330 grades vs the H400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-330 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VR-330 Gallery & Sony H400 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-330 features exterior measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony H400 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the VR-330 and the H400.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-330 and H400 is 94 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The picture below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-330 and H400.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony H400 to result in more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged VR-330 will be behind in sensor tech.