Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus VR-340
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 144g - 97 x 56 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2013
- Also referred to as IXUS 255 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.0-5.7) lens
- 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus VR-340 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and VR-340 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe ELPH 330 HS was announced 13 months later than the VR-340 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the ELPH 330 HS matches up against the VR-340 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus VR-340 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Olympus VR-340. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Olympus VR-340 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Olympus VR-340
ELPH 330 HS | VR-340 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | January 2012 | More recent by 13 months | |
Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS
VR-340 | ELPH 330 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus VR-340
ELPH 330 HS | VR-340 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 330 HS features exterior measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Olympus VR-340 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Olympus VR-340 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS compared to the VR-340.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and VR-340 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 330 HS and VR-340.
Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus VR-340 to produce greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 330 HS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Olympus VR-340 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Olympus VR-340 |
Also Known as | IXUS 255 HS | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-01-29 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.0-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 144 gr (0.32 lbs) | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 220 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-4L | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $179 | $130 |