Canon 500D vs Olympus VR-330

Here is a complete assessment of the Canon 500D versus Olympus VR-330, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 500D (15MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is pretty close but the 500D (APS-C) and VR-330 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The 500D was revealed 20 months prior to the VR-330 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon 500D being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 500D matches up versus the VR-330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 500D & Olympus VR-330. The full galleries are available at Canon 500D Gallery & Olympus VR-330 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 500D has exterior measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") and a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-330 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the 500D versus the VR-330.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 500D and VR-330 is 70 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 500D and VR-330.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 500D with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon 500D will result in more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older 500D will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.