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Canon SX540 HS vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
69
Imaging
46
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Canon SX540 HS vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Canon SX540 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released January 2016
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
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus VR-320
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Canon SX540 HS vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Olympus VR-330

 SX540 HS VR-330 
RevealedJanuary 2016February 2011More recent by 60 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Canon SX540 HS

 VR-330 SX540 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Olympus VR-330

 SX540 HS VR-330 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX540 HS vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX540 HS vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

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

Canon SX540 HS vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX540 HS vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Portrait photography information
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography information
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manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Street photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Street photography advice
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Sports photography info
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography info
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great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
max fps low (5.9 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (205 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Travel photography camera
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megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery (205 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
70
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Landscape photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography advice
48
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery (205 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Vlogging advice
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging advice
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
32
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Canon SX540 HS vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Olympus VR-330
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSOlympus VR-330
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Olympus VR-330
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-01-05 2011-02-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
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 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.9 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 442g (0.97 pounds) 158g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 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 205 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $399 $220