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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W320

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Olympus VR-330
(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
Sony W320
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Sony W320

 VR-330 W320 
LaunchedFebruary 2011January 2010More recent by 14 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Olympus VR-330

 W320 VR-330 

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Sony W320

 VR-330 W320 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-330 and W320 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W320 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VR-330
Street photography with Sony W320
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W320 as a Sports photography camera
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Travel photography info
Sony W320 Travel photography info
70
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VR-330
Landscape photography with Sony W320
42
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Vlogging highlights
Sony W320 Vlogging highlights
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (158g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Sony W320
 Olympus VR-330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
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