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Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
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
  • Replaced the Olympus VR-320
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon SD1300 IS versus Olympus VR-330, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was manufactured 12 months prior to the VR-330 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SD1300 IS matches up against the VR-330 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Olympus VR-330

 SD1300 IS VR-330 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 VR-330 SD1300 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011February 2010More modern by 12 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Olympus VR-330

 SD1300 IS VR-330 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1300 IS features outer measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-330 has proportions 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SD1300 IS versus the VR-330.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1300 IS and VR-330 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1300 IS and VR-330.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus VR-330 to give you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SD1300 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-330
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography highlights
Olympus VR-330 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography info
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography info
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition (158g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Landscape photography camera
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging information
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging information
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition (158 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Olympus VR-330
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISOlympus VR-330
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Olympus VR-330
Also called as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-08 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 158g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-6L LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch - $220