Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX9
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
- Released February 2011
- Old Model is Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2011
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX9 Overview
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX9 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Sony WX9
VR-330 | WX9 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Olympus VR-330
WX9 | VR-330 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Sony WX9
VR-330 | WX9 | |||
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Revealed | February 2011 | January 2011 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison
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.
Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX9 Specifications
Olympus VR-330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus VR-330 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-02-08 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 158 grams (0.35 lbs) | - |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 model | LI-42B | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $220 | $188 |