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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W650

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
38 Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
36

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W650 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
  • Announced February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus VR-320
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W650 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus VR-330 versus Sony W650, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was launched 11 months earlier than the W650 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the VR-330 scores vs the W650 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Sony W650

		

		

			
 VR-330 W650 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Olympus VR-330

		

		

			
 W650 VR-330 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2011Newer by 11 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Sony W650

		

		

			
 VR-330 W650 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither offers Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-330 offers exterior measurements 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 W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the VR-330 compared to the W650.
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W650 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and W650 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-330 and W650.
All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony W650 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged VR-330 will be behind in sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography information
Sony W650 Portrait photography information
33
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 includes face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
34
 decent MP (16MP)
 provides face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Olympus VR-330 as a Street photography camera
 Sony W650 as a Street photography camera
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (158g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography details
Sony W650 Sports photography details
47
 excellent zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
40
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography factors
Sony W650 Travel photography factors
70
 lighter than competition in class (158g)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (300mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
 lighter than competition in class (124g)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography factors
Sony W650 Landscape photography factors
42
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 no Time Lapse function
43
 really wide (25mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging details
Sony W650 Vlogging details
32
 relatively wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect focus
 lighter than competition in class (158g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no mic socket
33
 really wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W650 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Sony W650
 Olympus VR-330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VR-330 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 158 gr (0.35 lbs) 124 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images
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 feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $220 $140