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Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Announced February 2015
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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus VR-320
Photography Glossary

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX410 IS versus Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and VR-330 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was launched 4 years later than the VR-330 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX410 IS matches up vs the VR-330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Olympus VR-330

 SX410 IS VR-330 
IntroducedFebruary 2015February 2011More recent by 49 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Canon SX410 IS

 VR-330 SX410 IS 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Olympus VR-330

 SX410 IS VR-330 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX410 IS features physical dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Olympus VR-330 has sizing 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 SX410 IS versus Olympus VR-330 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX410 IS compared to the VR-330.

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and VR-330 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX410 IS and VR-330.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX410 IS to give extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX410 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography advice
47
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography factors
Olympus VR-330 Street photography factors
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (158g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Sports photography details
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography details
41
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (185 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography advice
61
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery (185 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than others in class (158g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery (185 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
42
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging advice
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging advice
29
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (158 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Olympus VR-330
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISOlympus VR-330
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Olympus VR-330
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-02-06 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 325 gr (0.72 pounds) 158 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 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 life 185 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $199 $220