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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX30

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus VR-320
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus VR-330 and Sony WX30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was introduced 5 months prior to the WX30 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the VR-330 matches up against the WX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Sony WX30

 VR-330 WX30 

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Olympus VR-330

 WX30 VR-330 
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Sony WX30

 VR-330 WX30 
IntroducedFebruary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus VR-330 offers external dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the VR-330 and the WX30.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and WX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-330 and WX30.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX30 to give greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VR-330
Portrait photography with Sony WX30
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Street photography details
Sony WX30 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (158g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Sports photography info
Sony WX30 Sports photography info
47
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Travel photography information
Sony WX30 Travel photography information
70
lighter than competitors in class (158 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX30 Landscape photography advice
42
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VR-330
Vlogging with Sony WX30
32
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (158g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Sony WX30
 Olympus VR-330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VR-330 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-02-08 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Color LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158 grams (0.35 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 life - 250 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
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