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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony T900

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony T900 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
  • Announced February 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus VR-320
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Released February 2009
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony T900 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Olympus VR-330 versus Sony T900, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the T900 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The VR-330 was brought out 2 years later than the T900 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the VR-330 grades against the T900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Sony T900

 VR-330 T900 
ReleasedFebruary 2011February 2009Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Olympus VR-330

 T900 VR-330 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Sony T900

 VR-330 T900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus VR-330 has exterior measurements 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 T900 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VR-330 versus Sony T900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the VR-330 compared to the T900.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-330 and T900 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-330 and T900.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus VR-330 to deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern VR-330 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography features
Sony T900 Portrait photography features
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Street photography camera
Sony T900 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Sports photography highlights
Sony T900 Sports photography highlights
47
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T900 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competition in class (158g)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T900 as a Landscape photography camera
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
36
you can focus manually
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Vlogging factors
Sony T900 Vlogging factors
32
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (158g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
28
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Sony T900
 Olympus VR-330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VR-330 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2011-02-08 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158g (0.35 lb) 143g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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