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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony TF1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony TF1 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 TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Olympus VR-330 versus Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The VR-330 was manufactured 3 years prior to the TF1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the VR-330 grades vs the TF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Sony TF1

 VR-330 TF1 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Olympus VR-330

 TF1 VR-330 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2011Fresher by 28 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Sony TF1

 VR-330 TF1 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-330 enjoys exterior 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 TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VR-330 versus Sony TF1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the VR-330 against the TF1.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and TF1 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-330 and TF1.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony TF1 to show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older VR-330 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TF1 Portrait photography highlights
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Street photography factors
Sony TF1 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (158 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
environment proofing
lighter than others in class (152 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Sports photography details
Sony TF1 Sports photography details
47
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than others in class (158 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than others in class (152 grams)
environment proofing
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography details
Sony TF1 Landscape photography details
42
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
40
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TF1 as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
lighter than others in class (158g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (152 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Sony TF1
 Olympus VR-330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VR-330 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2011-02-08 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158 gr (0.35 lb) 152 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 240 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $220 $266