Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus VR-330
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Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
- Announced February 2009
(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
- Introduced February 2011
- Earlier Model is Olympus VR-320

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus VR-330, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A2100 IS was brought out 24 months before the VR-330 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the A2100 IS matches up versus the VR-330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS & Olympus VR-330. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A2100 IS Gallery & Olympus VR-330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Olympus VR-330
A2100 IS | VR-330 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Canon A2100 IS
VR-330 | A2100 IS | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Olympus VR-330
A2100 IS | VR-330 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A2100 IS has got exterior dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-330 has measurements 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 A2100 IS vs Olympus VR-330 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the A2100 IS vs the VR-330.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and VR-330 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and VR-330.
Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus VR-330 to offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older A2100 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Olympus VR-330 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Olympus VR-330 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-02-18 | 2011-02-08 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-216mm (6.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 185 gr (0.41 lb) | 158 gr (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 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 ID | 2 x AA | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $220 | $220 |