Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W550

The following is a extended comparison of the Olympus VR-330 and Sony W550, one is 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 W550 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was unveiled 5 months earlier than the W550 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the VR-330 grades vs the W550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-330 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-330 Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-330 provides physical measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony W550 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VR-330 and Sony W550 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the VR-330 vs the W550.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-330 and W550 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-330 and W550.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you will want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.