Canon S200 vs Olympus VR-330

Following is a thorough overview of the Canon S200 vs Olympus VR-330, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and VR-330 (14MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and VR-330 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The S200 was manufactured 3 years after the VR-330 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S200 grades vs the VR-330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S200 and Olympus VR-330. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon S200 Gallery and Olympus VR-330 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon S200 has got outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-330 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Canon S200 vs Olympus VR-330 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S200 compared to the VR-330.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and VR-330 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S200 and VR-330.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S200 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus VR-330 will result in more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer S200 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.