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Canon S110 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot S110 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Canon S110 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Canon S110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Replaced the Canon S100
  • Replacement is Canon S120
Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Succeeded the Olympus VR-320
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Canon S110 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon S110 versus Olympus VR-330, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the S110 (1/1.7") and VR-330 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The S110 was introduced 20 months later than the VR-330 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S110 matches up vs the VR-330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Olympus VR-330

 S110 VR-330 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012February 2011Fresher by 20 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Canon S110

 VR-330 S110 

Common features in the Canon S110 and Olympus VR-330

 S110 VR-330 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon S110 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon S110 comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Olympus VR-330 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Canon S110 versus Olympus VR-330 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S110 and the VR-330.

Canon S110 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S110 and VR-330 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Canon S110 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S110 and VR-330.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S110 with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus VR-330 will resolve greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger S110 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon S110 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Canon S110 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S110 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S110 Portrait photography info
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography info
42
focusing manually
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S110 Street photography highlights
Olympus VR-330 Street photography highlights
69
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S110 Sports photography details
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography details
35
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon S110
Travel photography with Olympus VR-330
64
includes focus via touch
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
lighter than competition (158g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S110 Landscape photography factors
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography factors
51
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S110
Vlogging with Olympus VR-330
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition (158 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Canon S110 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S110 and Olympus VR-330
 Canon PowerShot S110Olympus VR-330
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot S110 Olympus VR-330
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-09-17 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 198 gr (0.44 lbs) 158 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 168 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $299 $220