Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus VR-330
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Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- 145g - 98 x 54 x 22mm
- Released February 2009
- Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
(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
- Introduced February 2011
- Replaced the Olympus VR-320

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SD960 IS versus Olympus VR-330, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SD960 IS was brought out 24 months before the VR-330 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the SD960 IS grades versus the VR-330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS and Olympus VR-330. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SD960 IS Gallery and Olympus VR-330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Olympus VR-330
SD960 IS | VR-330 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Canon SD960 IS
VR-330 | SD960 IS | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Olympus VR-330
SD960 IS | VR-330 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD960 IS features outside measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-330 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Canon SD960 IS versus Olympus VR-330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SD960 IS versus the VR-330.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and VR-330 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD960 IS and VR-330.
As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus VR-330 to give you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SD960 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Olympus VR-330 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Olympus VR-330 |
Alternative name | Digital IXUS 110 IS | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-02-18 | 2011-02-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.8" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 145 grams (0.32 pounds) | 158 grams (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 model | NB-4L | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | - | $220 |