Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX5
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37 Features
38 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2011
- Earlier Model is Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Released July 2010
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In this write-up, we will be matching up the Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe VR-330 was unveiled 8 months later than the WX5 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the VR-330 scores versus the WX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-330 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-330 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Sony WX5
| VR-330 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2011 |  | July 2010 | More recent by 8 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Olympus VR-330
| WX5 | VR-330 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Sony WX5
| VR-330 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-330 provides physical dimensions 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 WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the VR-330 against the WX5.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-330 and WX5 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The visual here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-330 and WX5.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus VR-330 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer VR-330 will have an edge in sensor technology.
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
| Olympus VR-330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus VR-330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-02-08 | 2010-07-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 2.8" |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 461k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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) | 146 grams (0.32 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $220 | $250 |