Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus VR-330

Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX150 IS and Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was introduced 16 months later than the VR-330 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX150 IS matches up against the VR-330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Olympus VR-330. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Olympus VR-330 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS provides outer dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Olympus VR-330 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX150 IS and Olympus VR-330 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the VR-330.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and VR-330 is 86 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and VR-330.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you might want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The newer SX150 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.