Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus VR-330

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX700 HS versus Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was brought out 3 years later than the VR-330 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX700 HS matches up versus the VR-330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Olympus VR-330. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Olympus VR-330 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX700 HS provides exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Olympus VR-330 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX700 HS versus Olympus VR-330 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX700 HS and the VR-330.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and VR-330 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and VR-330.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX700 HS to render greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX700 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.