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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W800

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W800 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
  • Released February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus VR-320
Sony W800
(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
Photography Glossary

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W800 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Sony W800

 VR-330 W800 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Olympus VR-330

 W800 VR-330 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2011Newer by 36 months

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Sony W800

 VR-330 W800 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

See the Olympus VR-330 versus Sony W800 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W800 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VR-330
Portrait photography with Sony W800
33
good megapixels (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
38
decent MP (20MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Street photography info
Sony W800 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (158 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Sports photography highlights
Sony W800 Sports photography highlights
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Travel photography features
Sony W800 Travel photography features
70
lighter than others (158g)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than competition in class (125g)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography details
Sony W800 Landscape photography details
42
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Vlogging information
Sony W800 Vlogging information
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than others (158g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
33
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (125g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Sony W800
 Olympus VR-330Sony 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