• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 224.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus VR-330 advantages over Canon 135

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • More telephoto lens reach
    300 mm vs 224 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Canon 135 advantages over Olympus VR-330

  • Less expensive
    $120 vs $200 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

User reviews

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus VR-320

Olympus VR-330
Olympus VR-320
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
Canon 135
Olympus VR-320
  • $536
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Olympus VR-340

Olympus VR-330
Olympus VR-340
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
Canon 135
Olympus VR-340
  • $536
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More dots on screen

Compared to Nikon S6400

Olympus VR-330
Nikon S6400
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bulb shutter
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
Canon 135
Nikon S6400
  • $536
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Touchscreen

Compared to Sony WX80

Olympus VR-330
Sony WX80
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More dots on screen
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
Canon 135
Sony WX80
  • $536
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compared to Canon 160

Olympus VR-330
Canon 160
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Newer
Canon 135
Canon 160
  • $536
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
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