Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W800
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W800 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2011
- Earlier Model is Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
- 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
- Released February 2014
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On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus VR-330 versus Sony W800, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the VR-330 (14MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe VR-330 was introduced 4 years before the W800 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the VR-330 matches up against the W800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-330 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-330 Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Sony W800
| VR-330 | W800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Olympus VR-330
| W800 | VR-330 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2014 |  | February 2011 | Newer by 36 months |
Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Sony W800
| VR-330 | W800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither contains Touch display |
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-330 has got outer measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony W800 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the VR-330 and the W800.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-330 and W800 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The pic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-330 and W800.
To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W800 to result in greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged VR-330 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W800 Specifications
| Olympus VR-330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus VR-330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2011-02-08 | 2014-02-13 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III | - |
| 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 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| 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) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.2-6.4 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
| External flash | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVI MPEG4 |
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 158 grams (0.35 lbs) | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| 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 ID | 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $220 | $90 |
