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Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(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
Olympus VR-330
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Olympus VR-330

 A2100 IS VR-330 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Canon A2100 IS

 VR-330 A2100 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2011February 2009More recent by 24 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Olympus VR-330

 A2100 IS VR-330 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2100 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-330
26
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2100 IS
Street photography with Olympus VR-330
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2100 IS
Sports photography with Olympus VR-330
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2100 IS
Travel photography with Olympus VR-330
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
lighter than competition in class (158g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography features
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography features
31
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging information
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
32
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (158g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Olympus VR-330
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISOlympus VR-330
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