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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony H55

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Olympus VR-330
(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
  • Launched February 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus VR-320
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony H55 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus VR-330 versus Sony H55, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was unveiled 8 months later than the H55 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the VR-330 scores versus the H55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Sony H55

 VR-330 H55 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011June 2010More recent by 8 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Olympus VR-330

 H55 VR-330 

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Sony H55

 VR-330 H55 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in 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") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony H55 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VR-330 versus Sony H55 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the VR-330 versus the H55.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-330 and H55 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-330 and H55.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of photos although you should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher VR-330 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography factors
Sony H55 Portrait photography factors
33
good MP (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Street photography advice
Sony H55 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (158 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Sports photography information
Sony H55 Sports photography information
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VR-330
Travel photography with Sony H55
70
lighter than others in class (158g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography features
Sony H55 Landscape photography features
42
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Vlogging highlights
Sony H55 Vlogging highlights
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than others in class (158g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
28
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Sony H55
 Olympus VR-330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VR-330 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-08 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158 grams (0.35 lbs) 200 grams (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 ID LI-42B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $220 $235