Canon S200 vs Olympus VR-330
93 Imaging
36 Features
41 Overall
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94 Imaging
37 Features
38 Overall
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Canon S200 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
- Launched February 2014
(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
- Launched February 2011
- Replaced the Olympus VR-320

Canon S200 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview
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.

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.

Canon S200 vs Olympus VR-330 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Olympus VR-330
S200 | VR-330 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2011 | More modern by 37 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Canon S200
VR-330 | S200 |
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Common features in the Canon S200 and Olympus VR-330
S200 | VR-330 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon S200 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison
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.

Canon S200 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison
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.

Canon S200 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S200 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S200 | Olympus VR-330 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot S200 | Olympus VR-330 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-02-21 | 2011-02-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 181 gr (0.40 lb) | 158 gr (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 | 200 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | 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 |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $293 | $220 |