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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX300

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus VR-320
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Newer Model is Sony WX350
Photography Glossary

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the VR-330 (14MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was introduced 24 months prior to the WX300 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the VR-330 scores versus the WX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Sony WX300

 VR-330 WX300 

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Olympus VR-330

 WX300 VR-330 
RevealedFebruary 2013February 2011More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Sony WX300

 VR-330 WX300 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-330 has got physical measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the VR-330 compared to the WX300.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-330 and WX300 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-330 and WX300.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony WX300 to resolve greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged VR-330 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VR-330
Portrait photography with Sony WX300
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VR-330
Street photography with Sony WX300
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (166g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Sports photography camera
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VR-330
Travel photography with Sony WX300
70
lighter than competition in class (158g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competition in class (166g)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography information
Sony WX300 Landscape photography information
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
44
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX300 as a Vlogging camera
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (158g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Sony WX300
 Olympus VR-330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VR-330 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-02-08 2013-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158 gr (0.35 lb) 166 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 ID LI-42B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $220 $330