Olympus VR-330 vs Sony A37

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus VR-330 versus Sony A37, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the A37 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the VR-330 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The VR-330 was launched 15 months prior to the A37 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the VR-330 matches up vs the A37 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-330 & Sony SLT-A37. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-330 Gallery & Sony A37 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-330 offers exterior dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony A37 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VR-330 versus Sony A37 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the VR-330 compared to the A37.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-330 and A37 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-330 and A37.

Plainly, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The VR-330 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A37 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older VR-330 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.