Olympus VR-330 vs Sony HX50V

The following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus VR-330 and Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the VR-330 (14MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was revealed 3 years prior to the HX50V which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the VR-330 grades against the HX50V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-330 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are available at Olympus VR-330 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-330 enjoys physical dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VR-330 and Sony HX50V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the VR-330 against the HX50V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-330 and HX50V is 94 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-330 and HX50V.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX50V to deliver more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged VR-330 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.