Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX9

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX9, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was revealed 2 months later than the WX9 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the VR-330 grades versus the WX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-330 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The full galleries are available at Olympus VR-330 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-330 offers exterior measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the VR-330 compared to the WX9.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-330 and WX9 is 94 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The photograph below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-330 and WX9.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX9 to show greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively.