Canon A2200 vs Olympus VR-330
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Canon A2200 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Olympus VR-320

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").

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.

Canon A2200 vs Olympus VR-330 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2200 & Olympus VR-330. The whole galleries are available at Canon A2200 Gallery & Olympus VR-330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Olympus VR-330
A2200 | VR-330 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Canon A2200
VR-330 | A2200 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2200 and Olympus VR-330
A2200 | VR-330 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2011 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2200 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2200 | Olympus VR-330 | |
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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 |