Canon A1400 vs Olympus VR-330
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Canon A1400 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 June 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Older Model is Olympus VR-320

Canon A1400 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon A1400 and Olympus VR-330, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A1400 was unveiled 2 years later than the VR-330 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A1400 matches up versus the VR-330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A1400 vs Olympus VR-330 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1400 & Olympus VR-330. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A1400 Gallery & Olympus VR-330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Olympus VR-330
A1400 | VR-330 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | ![]() | February 2011 | Fresher by 29 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Canon A1400
VR-330 | A1400 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1400 and Olympus VR-330
A1400 | VR-330 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Canon A1400 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon A1400 features outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Olympus VR-330 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Compare the Canon A1400 and Olympus VR-330 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the A1400 vs the VR-330.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1400 and VR-330 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A1400 and VR-330.
Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon A1400 to show greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger A1400 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A1400 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1400 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1400 | Olympus VR-330 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot A1400 | Olympus VR-330 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-06-21 | 2011-02-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 174 gr (0.38 pounds) | 158 gr (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 All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 150 images | - |
Battery form | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $109 | $220 |