Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus VR-330

Below, we are evaluating the Canon SX70 HS versus Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and VR-330 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was unveiled 7 years after the VR-330 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX70 HS scores against the VR-330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Olympus VR-330. The full galleries are available at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Olympus VR-330 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX70 HS has got outer dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Olympus VR-330 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Canon SX70 HS versus Olympus VR-330 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX70 HS vs the VR-330.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and VR-330 is 63 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX70 HS and VR-330.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX70 HS to deliver more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX70 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.