Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus VR-330
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Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
- Revealed March 2009
(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
- Released February 2011
- Old Model is Olympus VR-320

Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SX1 IS versus Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and VR-330 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX1 IS was launched 22 months earlier than the VR-330 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX1 IS matches up vs the VR-330 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Olympus VR-330. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Olympus VR-330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Olympus VR-330
SX1 IS | VR-330 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Canon SX1 IS
VR-330 | SX1 IS | |||
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Released | February 2011 | ![]() | March 2009 | More modern by 22 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Olympus VR-330
SX1 IS | VR-330 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX1 IS offers exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-330 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check the Canon SX1 IS versus Olympus VR-330 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX1 IS versus the VR-330.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and VR-330 is 64 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and VR-330.
Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus VR-330 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Olympus VR-330 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Olympus VR-330 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-03-27 | 2011-02-08 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/500 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 615g (1.36 lbs) | 158g (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") | 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 model | - | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $600 | $220 |