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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony HX10V 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
  • Announced February 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus VR-320
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Refreshed by Sony HX20V
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony HX10V Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Sony HX10V

 VR-330 HX10V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Olympus VR-330

 HX10V VR-330 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2011Newer by 12 months
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Sony HX10V

 VR-330 HX10V 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

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

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX10V Portrait photography advice
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
38
good megapixels (18MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VR-330
Street photography with Sony HX10V
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (234 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX10V Sports photography highlights
47
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
excellent zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competition in class (158g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average in class (234 grams)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (400mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography features
Sony HX10V Landscape photography features
42
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
45
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VR-330
Vlogging with Sony HX10V
32
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
34
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (234g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Sony HX10V
 Olympus VR-330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VR-330 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-02-08 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
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) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158 gr (0.35 lb) 234 gr (0.52 lb)
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 - 320 photographs
Battery form - 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $220 $616