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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony H400

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony H400 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
  • Announced February 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus VR-320
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony H400 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Sony H400

 VR-330 H400 

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Olympus VR-330

 H400 VR-330 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2011More modern by 36 months

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Sony H400

 VR-330 H400 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

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.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony H400 size comparison

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

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H400 Portrait photography highlights
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Street photography features
Sony H400 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (158 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (628 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VR-330
Sports photography with Sony H400
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
51
incredible zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VR-330
Travel photography with Sony H400
70
lighter than average in class (158 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
53
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (1550mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (628 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VR-330
Landscape photography with Sony H400
42
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
44
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Vlogging info
Sony H400 Vlogging info
32
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (158 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
26
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
includes microphone port
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than competitors (628g)
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Sony H400
 Olympus VR-330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VR-330 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-02-08 2014-02-13
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Bionz(R)
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 8.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 X 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158 gr (0.35 pounds) 628 gr (1.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $220 $268