Canon SX540 HS vs Olympus VR-330

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX540 HS versus Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and VR-330 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was introduced 4 years later than the VR-330 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX540 HS matches up versus the VR-330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Olympus VR-330. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Olympus VR-330 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX540 HS has outside measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-330 has dimensions 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 SX540 HS versus Olympus VR-330 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX540 HS compared to the VR-330.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and VR-330 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and VR-330.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX540 HS to offer you extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer SX540 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.