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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 330 HS
(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
Olympus VR-340
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Olympus VR-340

 ELPH 330 HS VR-340 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 13 months
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 VR-340 ELPH 330 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus VR-340

 ELPH 330 HS VR-340 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Portrait photography camera
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comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (125g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Sports photography with Olympus VR-340
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has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (125g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography highlights
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rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
43
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Vlogging with Olympus VR-340
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (125g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus VR-340
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSOlympus VR-340
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