Olympus VR-330 vs Sony W830

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.

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.

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.

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

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.