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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX350

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
38 Overall
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Olympus VR-330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
43

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX350 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
  • Launched February 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus VR-320
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Older Model is Sony WX300
  • New Model is Sony WX500
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the VR-330 (14MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was introduced 4 years earlier than the WX350 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the VR-330 scores versus the WX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Sony WX350

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Olympus VR-330

		

		

			
 WX350 VR-330 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2011Fresher by 36 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Sony WX350

		

		

			
 VR-330 WX350 
Manually focus  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither contains Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-330 has got exterior measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check out the Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the VR-330 against the WX350.
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX350 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and WX350 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The visual below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-330 and WX350.
As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony WX350 to result in extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older VR-330 will be behind in sensor technology.
	
			Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX350 Portrait photography advice
33
 decent MP (14MP)
 includes face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
37
 sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
 offers face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus VR-330 Street photography details
Sony WX350 Street photography details
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (158g)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (164g)
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus VR-330
Sports photography with Sony WX350
47
 amazing zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (14MP)
 includes tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
52
 great zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 great battery pack (470 CIPA)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography features
Sony WX350 Travel photography features
70
 lighter than competition (158 grams)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (24mm)
 very long reach (300mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
72
 great battery pack (470 CIPA)
 lighter than others (164g)
 sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (25mm)
 long zoom (500mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-330
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
42
 really wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (14MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 manual exposure not available
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse recording
47
 rather wide (25mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
 great battery pack (470 CIPA)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual exposure
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 missing Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging features
Sony WX350 Vlogging features
32
 really wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect focusing
 lighter than competition (158g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of mic port
35
 rather wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others (164 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 missing external microphone jack
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Sony WX350
 Olympus VR-330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VR-330 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-02-08 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 158g (0.35 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 life - 470 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $220 $270