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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX200 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX230 HS
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
  • Replaced the Olympus VR-320
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SX210 IS and Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was released 7 months earlier than the VR-330 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX210 IS matches up vs the VR-330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Olympus VR-330

 SX210 IS VR-330 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Canon SX210 IS

 VR-330 SX210 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2011June 2010Newer by 7 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Olympus VR-330

 SX210 IS VR-330 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS has got exterior measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus VR-330 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Canon SX210 IS and Olympus VR-330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the VR-330.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and VR-330 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and VR-330.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged SX210 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Portrait photography camera
38
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (158 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography features
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography features
43
long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competition in class (220 grams)
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than average in class (158g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography information
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography information
48
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
42
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging info
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging info
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (158g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Olympus VR-330
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISOlympus VR-330
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Olympus VR-330
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-06-16 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220g (0.49 pounds) 158g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-5L LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $226 $220