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Canon S200 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Canon S200 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Canon S200
(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
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
  • Launched February 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus VR-320
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Olympus VR-330

 S200 VR-330 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2011More modern by 37 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Canon S200

 VR-330 S200 

Common features in the Canon S200 and Olympus VR-330

 S200 VR-330 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Canon S200 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

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

Canon S200 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S200 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography highlights
34
manual focus
has face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
33
resolution is good (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S200 Street photography factors
Olympus VR-330 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S200 Sports photography features
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography features
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
low battery life (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon S200
Travel photography with Olympus VR-330
64
has touch to focus
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse recording
low battery life (200 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
lighter than competition (158 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S200 Landscape photography features
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography features
46
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
low battery life (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S200 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition (158 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Canon S200 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Olympus VR-330
 Canon PowerShot S200Olympus VR-330
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