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Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
64 Imaging
36 Features
50 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
38 Overall
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Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 600g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Older Model is Canon SX30 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX50 HS
Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus VR-320
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Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon SX40 HS and Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was manufactured 8 months after the VR-330 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX40 HS scores vs the VR-330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Olympus VR-330

		

		

			
 SX40 HS VR-330 
ReleasedSeptember 2011February 2011More modern by 8 months
Manually focus  More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Canon SX40 HS

		

		

			
 VR-330 SX40 HS 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Olympus VR-330

		

		

			
 SX40 HS VR-330 
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX40 HS comes with outside dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Olympus VR-330 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX40 HS and Olympus VR-330 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX40 HS against the VR-330.
Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and VR-330 is 64 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX40 HS and VR-330.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus VR-330 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer SX40 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Portrait photography factors
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography factors
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 has manual focus
 above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
 has face detect focusing
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
33
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual mode
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Street photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Street photography advice
49
 screen articulates
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 heavier than others (600g)
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average in class (158g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX40 HS as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus VR-330 as a Sports photography camera
43
 excellent zoom range (24-840mm  35.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 better than average battery (380 CIPA)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
47
 excellent zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX40 HS as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus VR-330 as a Travel photography camera
55
 better than average battery (380 shots)
 built-in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 really wide (24mm)
 very long reach (840mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 heavier than others (600 grams)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
70
 lighter than average in class (158g)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX40 HS as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus VR-330 as a Landscape photography camera
38
 has manual focus
 really wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 better than average battery (380 per charge)
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
 small screen (2.7")
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse recording
42
 really wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Vlogging highlights
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging highlights
57
 really wide (24mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
 lack of mic socket
 heavier than others (600g)
32
 really wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focusing
 lighter than average in class (158 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have microphone port
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Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Olympus VR-330
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSOlympus VR-330
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Olympus VR-330
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-09-15 2011-02-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech PureColor II VA TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 600g (1.32 pounds) 158g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 380 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $330 $220