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Canon A2200 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Canon A2200 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Canon A2200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
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
  • Superseded the Olympus VR-320
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Canon A2200 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Canon A2200 versus Olympus VR-330, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was introduced very close to the VR-330 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A2200 matches up versus the VR-330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Olympus VR-330

 A2200 VR-330 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Canon A2200

 VR-330 A2200 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Olympus VR-330

 A2200 VR-330 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2011Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon A2200 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A2200 offers outside dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus VR-330 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A2200 versus Olympus VR-330 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the A2200 vs the VR-330.

Canon A2200 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A2200 and VR-330 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2200 and VR-330.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of files but you have to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Canon A2200 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography highlights
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2200
Street photography with Olympus VR-330
55
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography details
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography details
37
decent MP (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery life (280 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Travel photography camera
70
good battery life (280 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition (158 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 Landscape photography information
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography information
36
really wide (28mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
good battery life (280 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
42
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2200
Vlogging with Olympus VR-330
30
really wide (28mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (158 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Canon A2200 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Olympus VR-330
 Canon PowerShot A2200Olympus VR-330
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A2200 Olympus VR-330
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology 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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) 158g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 280 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-8L LI-42B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $139 $220