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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony H70

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
38 Overall
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Olympus VR-330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony H70 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
  • Released February 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus VR-320
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony H70 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus VR-330 versus Sony H70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the H70 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was unveiled 2 months after the H70 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the VR-330 scores against the H70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Sony H70

		

		

			
 VR-330 H70 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Olympus VR-330

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Sony H70

		

		

			
 VR-330 H70 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2011Similar age
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen  Absent Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-330 has got external dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony H70 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Examine the Olympus VR-330 versus Sony H70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the VR-330 vs the H70.
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony H70 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-330 and H70 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-330 and H70.
Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony H70 to offer you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively.
	
			Olympus VR-330 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus VR-330 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography factors
Sony H70 Portrait photography factors
33
 good megapixels (14MP)
 includes face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
30
 good MP (16MP)
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus VR-330 Street photography factors
Sony H70 Street photography factors
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (158g)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus VR-330 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony H70 as a Sports photography camera
47
 amazing zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 includes tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
36
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus VR-330 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony H70 as a Travel photography camera
70
 lighter than competition (158 grams)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 great reach (300mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
 good MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 long reach (250mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography information
Sony H70 Landscape photography information
42
 fairly wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 no manual control
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 missing Time Lapse recording
43
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging factors
Sony H70 Vlogging factors
32
 fairly wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect focus
 lighter than competition (158 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing mic jack
29
 decently wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external microphone support
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony H70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Sony H70
 Olympus VR-330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VR-330 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-02-08 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
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 detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech TFT Color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 158 gr (0.35 lbs) 194 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $220 $199