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Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
89 Imaging
46 Features
51 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
38 Overall
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Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Succeeded the Canon SX700 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX720 HS
Olympus VR-330
(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
  • Launched February 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus VR-320
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Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX710 HS and Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and VR-330 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was introduced 3 years after the VR-330 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX710 HS scores against the VR-330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Olympus VR-330

		

		

			
 SX710 HS VR-330 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2011Newer by 48 months
Focus manually  Very exact focus
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Canon SX710 HS

		

		

			
 VR-330 SX710 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Olympus VR-330

		

		

			
 SX710 HS VR-330 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen  No Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX710 HS comes with 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) whilst the Olympus VR-330 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX710 HS vs the VR-330.
Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and VR-330 is 89 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and VR-330.
To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX710 HS to resolve greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX710 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography highlights
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 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 has face detect autofocus
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
33
 good  resolution (14MP)
 includes face detection autofocus
 manual focus not available
 no manual mode
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX710 HS as a Street photography camera
 Olympus VR-330 as a Street photography camera
62
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (269 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average in class (158g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Canon SX710 HS Sports photography highlights
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography highlights
48
 great zoom range (25-750mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 has tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (230 per charge)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
47
 amazing zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX710 HS Travel photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography advice
67
 lighter than competitors in class (269g)
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great zoom (750mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
70
 lighter than average in class (158 grams)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX710 HS
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-330
50
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 terrible battery power (230 shots)
 no Timelapse mode
42
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 no manual mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX710 HS Vlogging information
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging information
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 reasonably wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors in class (269g)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no microphone jack
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 quite wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection autofocus
 lighter than average in class (158 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of external microphone port
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Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Olympus VR-330
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSOlympus VR-330
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Olympus VR-330
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-06 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 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 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
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 269 grams (0.59 pounds) 158 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 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 230 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $349 $220