Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus VR-330

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon SX240 HS versus Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was revealed 13 months later than the VR-330 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX240 HS scores vs the VR-330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Olympus VR-330. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Olympus VR-330 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS offers outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus VR-330 has dimensions 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX240 HS versus the VR-330.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and VR-330 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The graphic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and VR-330.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus VR-330 to give you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern SX240 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.