Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus VR-330
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Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
- 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
- Revealed January 2016
(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
- Launched February 2011
- Older Model is Olympus VR-320

Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and VR-330 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX420 IS was introduced 4 years later than the VR-330 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX420 IS scores versus the VR-330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Olympus VR-330. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Olympus VR-330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Olympus VR-330
SX420 IS | VR-330 | |||
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Launched | January 2016 | ![]() | February 2011 | Fresher by 60 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Canon SX420 IS
VR-330 | SX420 IS | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Olympus VR-330
SX420 IS | VR-330 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX420 IS provides exterior 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 proportions 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 SX420 IS vs Olympus VR-330 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX420 IS compared to the VR-330.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and VR-330 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX420 IS and VR-330.
Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX420 IS to produce extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern SX420 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Olympus VR-330 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Olympus VR-330 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2016-01-05 | 2011-02-08 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.6 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 0.5 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 4.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 325g (0.72 pounds) | 158g (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 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 | 195 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11LH | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $299 | $220 |