Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W570
94 Imaging
37 Features
38 Overall
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96 Imaging
39 Features
25 Overall
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W570 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
- Introduced February 2011
- Earlier Model is Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W570 Overview
The following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus VR-330 versus Sony W570, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the W570 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe VR-330 was launched 2 months after the W570 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the VR-330 scores versus the W570 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W570 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-330 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VR-330 Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Sony W570
VR-330 | W570 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Olympus VR-330
W570 | VR-330 |
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Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Sony W570
VR-330 | W570 | |||
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Released | February 2011 | January 2011 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-330 enjoys external dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus VR-330 versus Sony W570 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the VR-330 compared to the W570.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and W570 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-330 and W570.
As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony W570 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively.
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W570 Specifications
Olympus VR-330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus VR-330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-02-08 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
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 mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 grams (0.35 pounds) | 116 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $220 | $159 |