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Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
44 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
38 Overall
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Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon SX240 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX270 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
  • Announced February 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus VR-320
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Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was introduced 17 months after the VR-330 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX260 HS grades vs the VR-330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Olympus VR-330

					

					

						
 SX260 HS VR-330 
AnnouncedJune 2012February 2011Newer by 17 months
Manually focus  Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Canon SX260 HS

					

					

						
 VR-330 SX260 HS 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Olympus VR-330

					

					

						
 SX260 HS VR-330 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  No Touch friendly screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX260 HS features external measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Olympus VR-330 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus VR-330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX260 HS and the VR-330.
Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and VR-330 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Often, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and VR-330.
Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus VR-330 to offer extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent SX260 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

						Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Portrait photography details
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography details
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 focusing manually
 supports face detect focusing
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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 decent megapixels (14MP)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX260 HS as a Street photography camera
 Olympus VR-330 as a Street photography camera
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (231g)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average (158 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Sports photography details
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography details
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 long zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery life (230 per charge)
 lack of phase detect AF
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 excellent zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Travel photography highlights
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography highlights
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 lighter than competition in class (231 grams)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (500mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 low battery life (230 CIPA)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
 lighter than average (158 grams)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (300mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography advice
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 focusing manually
 relatively wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 low battery life (230 shots)
 missing Time Lapse recording
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX260 HS as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus VR-330 as a Vlogging camera
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (231 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 missing mic socket
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 lighter than average (158 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external microphone port
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Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Olympus VR-330
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSOlympus VR-330
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Olympus VR-330
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-06-04 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 231g (0.51 lb) 158g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 230 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $349 $220