Canon A2500 vs Olympus VR-330
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Canon A2500 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Succeeded the Olympus VR-320

Canon A2500 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Canon A2500 versus Olympus VR-330, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A2500 was revealed 2 years later than the VR-330 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the A2500 grades versus the VR-330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A2500 vs Olympus VR-330 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2500 & Olympus VR-330. The full galleries are available at Canon A2500 Gallery & Olympus VR-330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Olympus VR-330
A2500 | VR-330 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2011 | Fresher by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Canon A2500
VR-330 | A2500 | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2500 and Olympus VR-330
A2500 | VR-330 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Canon A2500 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2500 provides outside dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus VR-330 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Look at the Canon A2500 versus Olympus VR-330 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the A2500 compared to the VR-330.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and VR-330 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2500 and VR-330.
All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon A2500 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern A2500 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A2500 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2500 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2500 | Olympus VR-330 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2500 | Olympus VR-330 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-01-29 | 2011-02-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias 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 pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
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 | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
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 | 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 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135 grams (0.30 pounds) | 158 grams (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | 220 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $109 | $220 |