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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(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
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
  • Launched February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus VR-320
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Olympus VR-330

 SX620 HS VR-330 
LaunchedMay 2016February 2011More recent by 64 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Canon SX620 HS

 VR-330 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Olympus VR-330

 SX620 HS VR-330 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography information
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography information
44
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography features
Olympus VR-330 Street photography features
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (182g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (158 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Sports photography camera
48
great zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX620 HS
Travel photography with Olympus VR-330
71
lighter than average in class (182g)
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (625mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
lighter than average (158g)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography factors
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography factors
50
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging highlights
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging highlights
35
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (182 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than average (158g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Olympus VR-330
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSOlympus VR-330
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