Canon G15 vs Olympus VR-330
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Canon G15 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs
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- 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
- Succeeded the Olympus VR-320
Canon G15 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Canon G15 versus Olympus VR-330, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is very well matched but the G15 (1/1.7") and VR-330 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe G15 was introduced 20 months after the VR-330 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G15 grades vs the VR-330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon G15 vs Olympus VR-330 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G15 and Olympus VR-330. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G15 Gallery and Olympus VR-330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Olympus VR-330
G15 | VR-330 | |||
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Launched | September 2012 | February 2011 | More modern by 20 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Canon G15
VR-330 | G15 |
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Common features in the Canon G15 and Olympus VR-330
G15 | VR-330 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Canon G15 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G15 comes with external measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Olympus VR-330 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
See the Canon G15 versus Olympus VR-330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the G15 and the VR-330.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and VR-330 is 86 and 94 respectively.
Canon G15 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G15 and VR-330.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G15 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus VR-330 will give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent G15 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon G15 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G15 | Olympus VR-330 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot G15 | Olympus VR-330 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-09-17 | 2011-02-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT PureColor II G LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 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 | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 352 grams (0.78 lb) | 158 grams (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 46 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 165 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-10L | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $499 | $220 |