Canon SX20 IS vs Olympus VR-330

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX20 IS vs Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was launched 7 months earlier than the VR-330 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX20 IS matches up versus the VR-330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Olympus VR-330. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Olympus VR-330 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX20 IS provides outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Olympus VR-330 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX20 IS against the VR-330.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and VR-330 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX20 IS and VR-330.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus VR-330 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SX20 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.