Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 vs Olympus VR-330

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Olympus VR-330
      BrandSonyOlympus
      ModelAlpha DSLR-A380VR-330
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha DSLR-A350 Olympus VR-320
      Successor ModelSony Alpha DSLR-A390
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Olympus VR-330
      Sensor TypeCCDCCD
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.8 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels14.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels14.2 Megapixel14 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,20080 - 1,600
      Photo Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Olympus VR-330
      ProcessorBIONZTruePic III
      Max Image Resolution4592 x 30564288 x 3216
      Other Resolutions4592 x 2576, 3408 x 2272, 3408 x 1920, 2288 x 1520, 2288 x 12804288 x 2416, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:94:3, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Standard
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Olympus VR-330
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Tracking
      Single
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points9
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenSpherical Acute Matte
      Optics Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Olympus VR-330
      Lens MountSony A
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 300 mm
      Optical Zoom12.5x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.0 - 5.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance60 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Olympus VR-330
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT Color LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.7"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Olympus VR-330
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.74x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.49x
      Shutter Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Olympus VR-330
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting2.5 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Olympus VR-330
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Wireless
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Fill-in
      Flash Range10.00 m at ISO 1004.70 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      Exposure Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Olympus VR-330
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Spot AF-area
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      DXO Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Olympus VR-330
      DxO Low Light ISO614
      DxO Color Depth22.6
      DxO Dynamic Range11.8
      DxO Overall Score67
      Video Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Olympus VR-330
      Video FormatsMotion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Olympus VR-330
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      Speaker
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Olympus VR-330
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Wired or Wireless (Optional)
      Environmental Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Olympus VR-330
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Olympus VR-330
      Dimensions128 x 97 x 71 mm (5.04 x 3.82 x 2.8")101 x 58 x 29 mm (3.98 x 2.28 x 1.14")
      Weight (inc. batteries)519 g (1.14 lb / 18.31 oz)158 g (0.35 lb / 5.57 oz)
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Olympus VR-330
      Battery PackNP-FH50LI-42B
      Battery Life500 shots
      Internal Storage33 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Olympus VR-330
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secYes (2 or 12 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


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