Canon 400D vs Olympus VR-330

Lets look much closer at the Canon 400D and Olympus VR-330, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the 400D (10MP) and VR-330 (14MP) and the 400D (APS-C) and VR-330 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The 400D was released 5 years earlier than the VR-330 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon 400D being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the 400D matches up against the VR-330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 400D and Olympus VR-330. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 400D Gallery and Olympus VR-330 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 400D has got outside dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-330 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 400D and Olympus VR-330 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 400D compared to the VR-330.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 400D and VR-330 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 400D and VR-330.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 400D due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus VR-330 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged 400D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.