Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W320
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
- Launched January 2010
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W320 Overview
Below is a complete comparison of the Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W320, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the W320 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe VR-330 was brought out 14 months later than the W320 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the VR-330 grades versus the W320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W320 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-330 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VR-330 Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Sony W320
VR-330 | W320 | |||
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Launched | February 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 14 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Olympus VR-330
W320 | VR-330 |
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Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Sony W320
VR-330 | W320 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-330 features physical dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony W320 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W320 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the VR-330 against the W320.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-330 and W320 is 94 and 97 respectively.
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-330 and W320.
All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you have to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The newer VR-330 should have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W320 Specifications
Olympus VR-330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus VR-330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-02-08 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 1s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 4.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 158g (0.35 pounds) | 117g (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 model | 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 |
Cost at launch | $220 | $269 |