Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus VR-330

Here, we are looking at the Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus VR-330, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was brought out 12 months before the VR-330 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SD3500 IS grades vs the VR-330 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS and Olympus VR-330. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery and Olympus VR-330 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD3500 IS has external dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 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).

Take a look at the Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus VR-330 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SD3500 IS vs the VR-330.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and VR-330 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD3500 IS and VR-330.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older SD3500 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.