Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W230

Below, we are matching up the Olympus VR-330 and Sony W230, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the W230 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was introduced 2 years later than the W230 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the VR-330 scores against the W230 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-330 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-330 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-330 offers outside 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) while the Sony W230 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VR-330 and Sony W230 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the VR-330 against the W230.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-330 and W230 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-330 and W230.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus VR-330 to provide greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger VR-330 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.