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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX80

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
38 Overall
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Olympus VR-330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
38 Overall
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Previous Model is Olympus VR-320
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX80 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was launched 23 months prior to the WX80 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the VR-330 scores against the WX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Sony WX80

		

		

			
 VR-330 WX80 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Olympus VR-330

		

		

			
 WX80 VR-330 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2011Fresher by 23 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Sony WX80

		

		

			
 VR-330 WX80 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch display  Absent Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-330 comes with exterior dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the VR-330 and the WX80.
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX80 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and WX80 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-330 and WX80.
As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX80 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older VR-330 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography info
Sony WX80 Portrait photography info
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 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 supports face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
35
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 supports face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus VR-330 Street photography details
Sony WX80 Street photography details
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average (158 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
67
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides focus via touch
 lighter than average in class (124 grams)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography details
Sony WX80 Sports photography details
47
 long zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
45
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX80 Travel photography highlights
70
 lighter than average (158 grams)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great reach (300mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
 lighter than average in class (124g)
 provides focus via touch
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography info
Sony WX80 Landscape photography info
42
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse function
39
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging advice
Sony WX80 Vlogging advice
32
 pretty wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection focusing
 lighter than average (158 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external mic support
35
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average in class (124 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 no external mic support
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Sony WX80
 Olympus VR-330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VR-330 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-02-08 2013-01-08
Physical type 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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB 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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 158 grams (0.35 lb) 124 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical 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 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 - 240 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $220 $276