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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony H90

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony H90 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
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus VR-320
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony H90 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Olympus VR-330 versus Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was manufactured 12 months before the H90 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the VR-330 matches up vs the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Sony H90

 VR-330 H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Olympus VR-330

 H90 VR-330 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2011Fresher by 12 months
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Sony H90

 VR-330 H90 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-330 has got physical 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) and the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the VR-330 vs the H90.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-330 and H90 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-330 and H90.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony H90 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older VR-330 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H90 Portrait photography highlights
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VR-330
Street photography with Sony H90
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Sports photography information
Sony H90 Sports photography information
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Travel photography features
Sony H90 Travel photography features
70
lighter than competition (158g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (222g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography features
Sony H90 Landscape photography features
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Vlogging features
Sony H90 Vlogging features
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition (158g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (222g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Sony H90
 Olympus VR-330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VR-330 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-02-08 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158g (0.35 lbs) 222g (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 290 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $220 $230