Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W830
94 Imaging
37 Features
38 Overall
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96 Imaging
45 Features
26 Overall
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W830 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed February 2011
- Replaced the Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2014
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W830 Overview
In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W830, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the VR-330 (14MP) and W830 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe VR-330 was released 3 years before the W830 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the VR-330 scores versus the W830 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W830 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-330 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VR-330 Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Sony W830
VR-330 | W830 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Olympus VR-330
W830 | VR-330 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | January 2014 | February 2011 | Newer by 35 months |
Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Sony W830
VR-330 | W830 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-330 features exterior measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Compare the Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W830 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the VR-330 against the W830.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-330 and W830 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-330 and W830.
Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W830 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged VR-330 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W830 Specifications
Olympus VR-330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus VR-330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-02-08 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 2.80 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 158g (0.35 lbs) | 122g (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 model | LI-42B | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $220 | $128 |