Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus VR-330
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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
- Launched February 2009
(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
- Launched February 2011
- Old Model is Olympus VR-320
Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Canon A1100 IS versus Olympus VR-330, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A1100 IS was brought out 24 months before the VR-330 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the A1100 IS scores versus the VR-330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS & Olympus VR-330. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A1100 IS Gallery & Olympus VR-330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Olympus VR-330
A1100 IS | VR-330 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Canon A1100 IS
VR-330 | A1100 IS | |||
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Launched | February 2011 | February 2009 | More modern by 24 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 115k | Clearer display (+345k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Olympus VR-330
A1100 IS | VR-330 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A1100 IS has external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while 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).
Look at the Canon A1100 IS versus Olympus VR-330 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the A1100 IS and the VR-330.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and VR-330 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The pic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1100 IS and VR-330.
As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus VR-330 to give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged A1100 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Olympus VR-330 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Olympus VR-330 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-02-18 | 2011-02-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 115 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 150g (0.33 lb) | 158g (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | 2 x AA | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $160 | $220 |