Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VR-330
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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
- 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
- Released May 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
- Earlier Model is Olympus VR-320

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VR-330 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Canon SX620 HS versus Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and VR-330 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX620 HS was manufactured 5 years later than the VR-330 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX620 HS grades against the VR-330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VR-330 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Olympus VR-330. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Olympus VR-330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Olympus VR-330
SX620 HS | VR-330 | |||
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Launched | May 2016 | ![]() | February 2011 | More recent by 64 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Canon SX620 HS
VR-330 | SX620 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Olympus VR-330
SX620 HS | VR-330 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX620 HS has physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Olympus VR-330 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX620 HS versus Olympus VR-330 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX620 HS vs the VR-330.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and VR-330 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and VR-330.
Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX620 HS to offer more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The younger SX620 HS should have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Olympus VR-330 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Olympus VR-330 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2016-05-10 | 2011-02-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4+ | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-625mm (25.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.6 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.5 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 182 grams (0.40 lb) | 158 grams (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 295 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $279 | $220 |