Olympus VR-330 vs Sony HX10V

The following is a extensive overview of the Olympus VR-330 versus Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the VR-330 (14MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was unveiled 12 months prior to the HX10V which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the VR-330 scores versus the HX10V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-330 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-330 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-330 has exterior measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VR-330 versus Sony HX10V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the VR-330 versus the HX10V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-330 and HX10V is 94 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-330 and HX10V.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX10V to give you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged VR-330 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.