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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W690

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W690 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
  • Previous Model is Olympus VR-320
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W690 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W690, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was manufactured 12 months before the W690 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the VR-330 matches up vs the W690 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Sony W690

 VR-330 W690 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Olympus VR-330

 W690 VR-330 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2011Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Sony W690

 VR-330 W690 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-330 comes with 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) whilst the Sony W690 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W690 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the VR-330 against the W690.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-330 and W690 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-330 and W690.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony W690 to provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older VR-330 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography details
Sony W690 Portrait photography details
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VR-330
Street photography with Sony W690
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (158 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Sports photography details
Sony W690 Sports photography details
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VR-330
Travel photography with Sony W690
70
lighter than others in class (158g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VR-330
Landscape photography with Sony W690
42
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Vlogging highlights
Sony W690 Vlogging highlights
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (158g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Sony W690
 Olympus VR-330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VR-330 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-02-08 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Color LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158 gr (0.35 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $220 $297