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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W370

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W370 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
  • Released February 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus VR-320
Sony W370
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Sony W370

 VR-330 W370 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2010Newer by 14 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Olympus VR-330

 W370 VR-330 

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Sony W370

 VR-330 W370 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W370 size comparison

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

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W370 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good megapixels (14MP)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Street photography information
Sony W370 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (158g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Sports photography info
Sony W370 Sports photography info
47
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VR-330
Travel photography with Sony W370
70
lighter than competitors (158g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography details
Sony W370 Landscape photography details
42
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VR-330
Vlogging with Sony W370
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (158g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Sony W370
 Olympus VR-330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
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