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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX9

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Olympus VR-330
(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
Sony WX9
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Sony WX9

 VR-330 WX9 

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Olympus VR-330

 WX9 VR-330 
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Sony WX9

 VR-330 WX9 
RevealedFebruary 2011January 2011Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography features
Sony WX9 Portrait photography features
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Street photography features
Sony WX9 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (158g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Sports photography features
Sony WX9 Sports photography features
47
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Travel photography features
Sony WX9 Travel photography features
70
lighter than others in class (158g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Landscape photography camera
42
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Vlogging advice
Sony WX9 Vlogging advice
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (158 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
33
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Sony WX9
 Olympus VR-330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
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