Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W370
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37 Features
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36 Features
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2011
- Succeeded the Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Announced January 2010

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W370 Overview
The following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W370, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The VR-330 was brought out 14 months after the W370 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the VR-330 grades vs the W370 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W370 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-330 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VR-330 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Sony W370
VR-330 | W370 | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 14 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Olympus VR-330
W370 | VR-330 |
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Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Sony W370
VR-330 | W370 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-330 provides outside 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 W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W370 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the VR-330 vs the W370.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-330 and W370 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-330 and W370.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you really should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer VR-330 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W370 Specifications
Olympus VR-330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus VR-330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-02-08 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti alias 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.6-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 158 gr (0.35 lbs) | 179 gr (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $220 | $230 |