Olympus VR-330 vs Sony T99

Below, we are matching up the Olympus VR-330 and Sony T99, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the T99 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was launched 8 months later than the T99 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the VR-330 grades against the T99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-330 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VR-330 Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-330 offers outside measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony T99 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VR-330 and Sony T99 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the VR-330 vs the T99.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and T99 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-330 and T99.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of images though you really should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern VR-330 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.