Canon 40D vs Olympus E-330
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Canon 40D vs Olympus E-330 Key Specs
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- 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 400 (Raise to 1600)
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
- Released March 2006
- Alternate Name is EVOLT E-330
- Replaced the Olympus E-300
- Newer Model is Olympus E-450

Canon 40D vs Olympus E-330 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon 40D versus Olympus E-330, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 40D (10MP) and E-330 (7MP) and the 40D (APS-C) and E-330 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor dimensions.

The 40D was unveiled 20 months after the E-330 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the 40D matches up against the E-330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 40D vs Olympus E-330 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 40D & Olympus E-330. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 40D Gallery & Olympus E-330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 40D over the Olympus E-330
40D | E-330 | |||
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Released | October 2007 | ![]() | March 2006 | More modern by 20 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 215k | Clearer screen (+15k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Canon 40D
E-330 | 40D | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Canon 40D and Olympus E-330
40D | E-330 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon 40D vs Olympus E-330 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon 40D offers outer measurements of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) while the Olympus E-330 has specifications of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).
Compare the Canon 40D versus Olympus E-330 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 40D vs the E-330.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 40D and E-330 is 57 and 65 respectively.

Canon 40D vs Olympus E-330 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 40D and E-330.
As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 40D using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon 40D will offer you more detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher 40D provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

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Canon 40D vs Olympus E-330 Specifications
Canon EOS 40D | Olympus E-330 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon EOS 40D | Olympus E-330 |
Otherwise known as | - | EVOLT E-330 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2007-10-24 | 2006-03-18 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 328.6mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 7 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 3888 x 2592 | 3136 x 2352 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 326 | 45 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 215k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.5fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Maximum video resolution | None | None |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 822 grams (1.81 lb) | 616 grams (1.36 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") | 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 64 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 703 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 800 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $1,099 | $1,100 |