Olympus VR-330 vs Sony S2100

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-330 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VR-330 Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Olympus VR-330 and Sony S2100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.