Olympus VR-330 vs Sony RX100 VA

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus VR-330 vs Sony RX100 VA, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the VR-330 (14MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the VR-330 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The VR-330 was launched 8 years prior to the RX100 VA and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the VR-330 grades against the RX100 VA in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-330 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-330 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-330 enjoys exterior dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the VR-330 and the RX100 VA.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-330 and RX100 VA is 94 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-330 and RX100 VA.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The VR-330 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 VA will show extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older VR-330 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.