Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus VR-330
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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
- Released August 2010
- Successor is Canon SX150 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
- Older Model is Olympus VR-320

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Overview
Here is a extended comparison of the Canon SX130 IS versus Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX130 IS was released 5 months prior to the VR-330 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX130 IS scores versus the VR-330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Olympus VR-330. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Olympus VR-330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Olympus VR-330
SX130 IS | VR-330 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Canon SX130 IS
VR-330 | SX130 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Olympus VR-330
SX130 IS | VR-330 | |||
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Introduced | August 2010 | ![]() | February 2011 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX130 IS offers physical dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-330 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX130 IS versus Olympus VR-330 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX130 IS against the VR-330.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and VR-330 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and VR-330.
Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus VR-330 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Olympus VR-330 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Olympus VR-330 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-08-19 | 2011-02-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | 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 | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 308 grams (0.68 lb) | 158 grams (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 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 | 2 x AA | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $250 | $220 |