Olympus VR-330 vs Sony HX300

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus VR-330 and Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the VR-330 (14MP) and HX300 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the HX300 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the VR-330 matches up vs the HX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-330 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-330 Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-330 has outside 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) whilst the Sony HX300 has proportions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VR-330 and Sony HX300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the VR-330 versus the HX300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and HX300 is 94 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-330 and HX300.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX300 to give more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged VR-330 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.