Olympus VR-330 vs Sony QX10
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2011
- Previous Model is Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
- Released September 2013
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony QX10 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Olympus VR-330 vs Sony QX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Lens-style by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the VR-330 (14MP) and QX10 (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe VR-330 was brought out 3 years earlier than the QX10 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the VR-330 matches up versus the QX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony QX10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-330 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-330 Gallery & Sony QX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Sony QX10
VR-330 | QX10 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | " | Larger display (+3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 0k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Olympus VR-330
QX10 | VR-330 | |||
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Released | September 2013 | February 2011 | Fresher by 31 months | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Sony QX10
VR-330 | QX10 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-330 offers outer measurements 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 QX10 has measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).
See the Olympus VR-330 vs Sony QX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the VR-330 against the QX10.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-330 and QX10 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The photograph here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-330 and QX10.
As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony QX10 to give extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older VR-330 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony QX10 Specifications
Olympus VR-330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus VR-330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Lens-style |
Launched | 2011-02-08 | 2013-09-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | - |
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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | - |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 0k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | Depends on connected smartphone |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | None |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1440x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 158 gr (0.35 lbs) | 105 gr (0.23 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-42B | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $220 | $250 |