Olympus VR-330 vs Sony TX1

Below is a extended comparison of the Olympus VR-330 vs Sony TX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the VR-330 (14MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the VR-330 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The VR-330 was released 19 months later than the TX1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the VR-330 grades vs the TX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-330 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VR-330 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-330 enjoys external dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VR-330 vs Sony TX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the VR-330 compared to the TX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-330 and TX1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-330 and TX1.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The VR-330 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus VR-330 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher VR-330 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.