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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(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
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
  • Older Model is Olympus VR-320
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Olympus VR-330

 SX130 IS VR-330 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Canon SX130 IS

 VR-330 SX130 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Olympus VR-330

 SX130 IS VR-330 
IntroducedAugust 2010February 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography features
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography features
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX130 IS
Street photography with Olympus VR-330
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (308g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography details
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography details
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography details
61
lighter than others (308g)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
70
lighter than competition (158g)
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography information
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography information
42
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
42
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging details
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging details
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (308 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition (158 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Olympus VR-330
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISOlympus VR-330
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