Canon A1300 vs Olympus VR-330
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Canon A1300 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Released February 2012
(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
- Replaced the Olympus VR-320
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Here, we are reviewing the Canon A1300 versus Olympus VR-330, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A1300 was announced 13 months later than the VR-330 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A1300 scores against the VR-330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Olympus VR-330
| A1300 | VR-330 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2012 |  | February 2011 | Fresher by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Canon A1300
| VR-330 | A1300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Olympus VR-330
| A1300 | VR-330 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Canon A1300 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A1300 has external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Olympus VR-330 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the A1300 and the VR-330.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and VR-330 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Canon A1300 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A1300 and VR-330.
To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon A1300 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The newer A1300 will have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Canon A1300 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1300 | Olympus VR-330 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Olympus |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A1300 | Olympus VR-330 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2012-02-07 | 2011-02-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | TruePic III |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.70 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 174g (0.38 pounds) | 158g (0.35 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 life | 220 images | - |
| Form of battery | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | LI-42B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $119 | $220 |