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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 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
  • Released February 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus VR-320
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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Canon A3200 IS versus Olympus VR-330, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was launched about the same time to the VR-330 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A3200 IS grades against the VR-330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Olympus VR-330

 A3200 IS VR-330 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Canon A3200 IS

 VR-330 A3200 IS 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Olympus VR-330

 A3200 IS VR-330 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2011Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3200 IS comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Olympus VR-330 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3200 IS versus Olympus VR-330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the A3200 IS against the VR-330.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and VR-330 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A3200 IS and VR-330.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography details
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography details
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MP count good (14MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
decent MP (14MP)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography factors
Olympus VR-330 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (158 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography info
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography info
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography info
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography info
72
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
70
lighter than average (158g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Landscape photography camera
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decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging features
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging features
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decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
lighter than average (158 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Olympus VR-330
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISOlympus VR-330
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Olympus VR-330
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149g (0.33 lb) 158g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 95 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 model NB-8L LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $230 $220