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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W310

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W310 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
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus VR-320
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W310 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Olympus VR-330 and Sony W310, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the W310 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was unveiled 14 months later than the W310 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the VR-330 scores against the W310 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Sony W310

 VR-330 W310 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2010More recent by 14 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Olympus VR-330

 W310 VR-330 

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Sony W310

 VR-330 W310 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-330 provides exterior dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony W310 has measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the VR-330 compared to the W310.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-330 and W310 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-330 and W310.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus VR-330 to show greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger VR-330 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography info
Sony W310 Portrait photography info
33
MP count decent (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Street photography advice
Sony W310 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (158 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Sports photography details
Sony W310 Sports photography details
47
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Travel photography features
Sony W310 Travel photography features
70
lighter than others (158 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography information
Sony W310 Landscape photography information
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Vlogging advice
Sony W310 Vlogging advice
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than others (158g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Sony W310
 Olympus VR-330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VR-330 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-02-08 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158 grams (0.35 lb) 137 grams (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $220 $150