Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX220

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Olympus VR-330 versus Sony WX220, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the VR-330 (14MP) and WX220 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the WX220 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the VR-330 matches up vs the WX220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-330 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The full galleries are available at Olympus VR-330 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-330 provides 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) and the Sony WX220 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VR-330 versus Sony WX220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the VR-330 against the WX220.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-330 and WX220 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-330 and WX220.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX220 to give extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged VR-330 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.