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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W620

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W620 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
  • Launched February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus VR-320
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W620 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus VR-330 versus Sony W620, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was unveiled 11 months before the W620 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the VR-330 grades vs the W620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Sony W620

 VR-330 W620 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Olympus VR-330

 W620 VR-330 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2011More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Sony W620

 VR-330 W620 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about 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") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony W620 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VR-330 versus Sony W620 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the VR-330 against the W620.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-330 and W620 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-330 and W620.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older VR-330 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography features
Sony W620 Portrait photography features
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Street photography camera
Sony W620 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W620 as a Sports photography camera
47
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
32
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W620 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competition (158g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than competition (116g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W620 as a Landscape photography camera
42
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
33
rather wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Vlogging factors
Sony W620 Vlogging factors
32
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition (158 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
30
rather wide (28mm)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (116g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Sony W620
 Olympus VR-330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VR-330 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-08 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 220 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $220 $102