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Canon A2500 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Canon A2500 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Canon A2500
(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
Olympus VR-330
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Olympus VR-330

 A2500 VR-330 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2011Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Canon A2500

 VR-330 A2500 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Olympus VR-330

 A2500 VR-330 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Canon A2500 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography details
Olympus VR-330 Street photography details
56
lighter than competition in class (135g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (158g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography features
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography features
33
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than others in class (158 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2500
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-330
38
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (28mm)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
32
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (158g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Canon A2500 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Olympus VR-330
 Canon PowerShot A2500Olympus VR-330
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