Olympus VR-330 vs Sony RX1R

Following is a extended analysis of the Olympus VR-330 versus Sony RX1R, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the VR-330 (14MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the VR-330 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The VR-330 was revealed 3 years earlier than the RX1R which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the VR-330 matches up vs the RX1R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-330 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The full galleries are available at Olympus VR-330 Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-330 offers outer dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VR-330 versus Sony RX1R in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the VR-330 vs the RX1R.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and RX1R is 94 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-330 and RX1R.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The VR-330 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX1R will give extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged VR-330 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.