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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
25
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 190 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 138g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2016
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
  • Announced February 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus VR-320
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Olympus VR-330, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and VR-330 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 190 IS was announced 4 years later than the VR-330 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 190 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ELPH 190 IS matches up vs the VR-330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 190 IS over the Olympus VR-330

 ELPH 190 IS VR-330 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016February 2011Fresher by 60 months

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Canon ELPH 190 IS

 VR-330 ELPH 190 IS 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Olympus VR-330

 ELPH 190 IS VR-330 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 190 IS has got external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 138 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") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 190 IS versus the VR-330.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 190 IS and VR-330 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The visual here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 190 IS and VR-330.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 190 IS to provide you with greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 190 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography highlights
39
decent MP (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (158g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Sports photography details
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography details
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
slow continuous shooting (0.8 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (190 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Travel photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography advice
64
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery (190 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than others in class (158g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Landscape photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography advice
40
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery (190 shots)
no Timelapse mode
42
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (158 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 190 IS and Olympus VR-330
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 ISOlympus VR-330
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS Olympus VR-330
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-01-05 2011-02-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 0.8 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 138 grams (0.30 pounds) 158 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical 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 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 190 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $159 $220