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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX5

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX5 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
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus VR-320
Sony WX5
(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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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX5 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Sony WX5

 VR-330 WX5 
ReleasedFebruary 2011July 2010More recent by 8 months
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Olympus VR-330

 WX5 VR-330 
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Sony WX5

 VR-330 WX5 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography info
Sony WX5 Portrait photography info
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Street photography highlights
Sony WX5 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (158g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Sports photography features
Sony WX5 Sports photography features
47
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Travel photography advice
Sony WX5 Travel photography advice
70
lighter than competitors (158g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VR-330
Landscape photography with Sony WX5
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX5 as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (158g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Sony WX5
 Olympus VR-330Sony 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