Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX70

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Olympus VR-330 versus Sony WX70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was revealed 11 months earlier than the WX70 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the VR-330 matches up versus the WX70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-330 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VR-330 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus VR-330 offers external measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VR-330 versus Sony WX70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the VR-330 vs the WX70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and WX70 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-330 and WX70.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX70 to give you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged VR-330 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.