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Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Canon SD960 IS
(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
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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus VR-320
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Olympus VR-330

 SD960 IS VR-330 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Canon SD960 IS

 VR-330 SD960 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2011February 2009More modern by 24 months
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Olympus VR-330

 SD960 IS VR-330 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Portrait photography camera
26
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
resolution is good (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography info
Olympus VR-330 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (158 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography details
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography details
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competitors in class (158g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography information
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography information
36
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
42
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (158g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Olympus VR-330
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISOlympus VR-330
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