Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus VR-330
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Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus VR-330 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Olympus VR-330. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Olympus VR-330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Olympus VR-330
SX600 HS | VR-330 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2011 | More modern by 36 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Canon SX600 HS
VR-330 | SX600 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Olympus VR-330
SX600 HS | VR-330 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Olympus VR-330 | |
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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 |