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Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Updated by Canon SX610 HS
Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus VR-320
Photography Glossary

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was released 2 years after the VR-330 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX600 HS matches up versus the VR-330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Olympus VR-330

 SX600 HS VR-330 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2011More modern by 36 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Canon SX600 HS

 VR-330 SX600 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Olympus VR-330

 SX600 HS VR-330 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX600 HS provides external dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 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).

Compare the Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus VR-330 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX600 HS vs the VR-330.

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and VR-330 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX600 HS and VR-330.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX600 HS to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger SX600 HS should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX600 HS
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-330
44
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX600 HS
Street photography with Olympus VR-330
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (158g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Sports photography details
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography details
41
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX600 HS
Travel photography with Olympus VR-330
70
lighter than competitors (188g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
70
lighter than others (158 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography info
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography info
48
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging features
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging features
35
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1280 pxls)
lighter than competitors (188g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than others (158g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Olympus VR-330
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSOlympus VR-330
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Olympus VR-330
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech PureColor II G (TFT) TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro 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 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1280 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 188 grams (0.41 pounds) 158 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 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 290 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $249 $220