Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus VR-330

Following is a extended comparison of the Canon SX30 IS versus Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was revealed 4 months prior to the VR-330 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX30 IS matches up versus the VR-330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Olympus VR-330. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Olympus VR-330 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX30 IS has got outer dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Olympus VR-330 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX30 IS versus Olympus VR-330 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX30 IS compared to the VR-330.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and VR-330 is 64 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX30 IS and VR-330.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of images although you would want to factor the production date of the products into consideration.