Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus VR-330
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![Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX160-IS/Canon-SX160-IS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
- Revealed June 2013
- Previous Model is Canon SX150 IS
- Refreshed by Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed February 2011
- Earlier Model is Olympus VR-320
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Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Overview
Below is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX160 IS versus Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The SX160 IS was launched 2 years later than the VR-330 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX160 IS grades versus the VR-330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Olympus VR-330. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Olympus VR-330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Olympus VR-330
SX160 IS | VR-330 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | ![]() | February 2011 | More recent by 29 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Canon SX160 IS
VR-330 | SX160 IS | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Olympus VR-330
SX160 IS | VR-330 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-330 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX160 IS versus Olympus VR-330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX160 IS vs the VR-330.
![Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX160-IS-vs-Olympus-VR-330-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and VR-330 is 86 and 94 respectively.
![Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX160-IS-vs-Olympus-VR-330-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The visual below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX160 IS and VR-330.
To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX160 IS to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher SX160 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX160-IS-vs-Olympus-VR-330-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX160-IS-vs-Olympus-VR-330-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Olympus VR-330 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Olympus VR-330 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-06-21 | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 291 grams (0.64 lb) | 158 grams (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") | 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 life | 380 shots | - |
Battery form | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $199 | $220 |