Canon 10D vs Olympus E-330
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Canon 10D vs Olympus E-330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 875g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
- Introduced March 2003
- Replacement is Canon 20D
(Full Review)
- 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 400 (Push to 1600)
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
- Introduced March 2006
- Also referred to as EVOLT E-330
- Replaced the Olympus E-300
- New Model is Olympus E-450
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Here, we will be reviewing the Canon 10D versus Olympus E-330, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 10D (6MP) and the E-330 (7MP) is pretty similar but the 10D (APS-C) and E-330 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 10D was introduced 4 years earlier than the E-330 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the 10D grades versus the E-330 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 10D and Olympus E-330. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 10D Gallery and Olympus E-330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 10D over the Olympus E-330
| 10D | E-330 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Canon 10D
| E-330 | 10D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | March 2006 |  | March 2003 | More modern by 36 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen size | 2.5" |  | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
| Screen resolution | 215k |  | 118k | Sharper screen (+97k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 10D and Olympus E-330
| 10D | E-330 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Canon 10D vs Olympus E-330 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 10D features physical measurements of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 875 grams (1.93 lbs) and the Olympus E-330 has measurements of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 10D versus the E-330.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 10D and E-330 is 56 and 65 respectively.
Canon 10D vs Olympus E-330 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 10D and E-330.
To sum up, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 10D with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-330 will offer greater detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 10D is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Canon 10D vs Olympus E-330 Specifications
| Canon EOS 10D | Olympus E-330 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Olympus |
| Model type | Canon EOS 10D | Olympus E-330 |
| Alternative name | - | EVOLT E-330 |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Introduced | 2003-03-31 | 2006-03-18 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 22.7 x 15.1mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface area | 342.8mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 6 megapixels | 7 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Full resolution | 3072 x 2048 | 3136 x 2352 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 400 |
| Max boosted ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 7 | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Canon EF | Micro Four Thirds |
| Amount of lenses | 250 | 45 |
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 1.8 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Screen resolution | 118 thousand dots | 215 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.47x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Max video resolution | None | None |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 875 grams (1.93 lbs) | 616 grams (1.36 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") | 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 57 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.1 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.9 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 571 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $1,900 | $1,100 |