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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony S2100

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Olympus VR-330
(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
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus VR-320
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus VR-330 and Sony S2100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was launched 14 months later than the S2100 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the VR-330 scores versus the S2100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Sony S2100

 VR-330 S2100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2010More recent by 14 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Olympus VR-330

 S2100 VR-330 

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Sony S2100

 VR-330 S2100 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-330 provides physical dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the VR-330 versus the S2100.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-330 and S2100 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-330 and S2100.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus VR-330 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher VR-330 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count good (14MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Street photography information
Sony S2100 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (158 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Sports photography advice
Sony S2100 Sports photography advice
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Travel photography details
Sony S2100 Travel photography details
70
lighter than average (158g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography highlights
Sony S2100 Landscape photography highlights
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
27
good sized screen (3 inches)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Vlogging details
Sony S2100 Vlogging details
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
lighter than average (158 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Sony S2100
 Olympus VR-330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VR-330 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-02-08 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158 gr (0.35 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 model LI-42B 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
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