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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W830

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Olympus VR-330
(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
Sony W830
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Sony W830

 VR-330 W830 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Olympus VR-330

 W830 VR-330 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2011Newer by 35 months

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Sony W830

 VR-330 W830 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-330 and W830 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography information
Sony W830 Portrait photography information
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
38
good MP (20MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VR-330
Street photography with Sony W830
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (158g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Sports photography highlights
Sony W830 Sports photography highlights
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VR-330
Travel photography with Sony W830
70
lighter than competitors in class (158g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography info
Sony W830 Landscape photography info
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VR-330
Vlogging with Sony W830
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (158g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
32
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Sony W830
 Olympus VR-330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
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