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Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
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Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Canon A3400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released February 2012
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
  • Earlier Model is Olympus VR-320
Photography Glossary

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Canon A3400 IS and Olympus VR-330, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was released 13 months later than the VR-330 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A3400 IS grades vs the VR-330 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Olympus VR-330

 A3400 IS VR-330 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2011More recent by 13 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Canon A3400 IS

 VR-330 A3400 IS 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Olympus VR-330

 A3400 IS VR-330 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A3400 IS features physical measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus VR-330 has sizing 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 A3400 IS and Olympus VR-330 in the all new 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. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the A3400 IS compared to the VR-330.

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and VR-330 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A3400 IS and VR-330.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A3400 IS to give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern A3400 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography factors
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography factors
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good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (158g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Sports photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography factors
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography factors
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lighter than average in class (126g)
offers touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than average (158g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography information
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography information
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decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3400 IS
Vlogging with Olympus VR-330
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decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
lighter than average (158g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Olympus VR-330
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISOlympus VR-330
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Olympus VR-330
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-07 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 158 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 180 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $230 $220