Canon 50D vs Olympus E-330
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Canon 50D vs Olympus E-330 Key Specs
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- 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 400 (Expand to 1600)
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
- Introduced March 2006
- Alternative Name is EVOLT E-330
- Older Model is Olympus E-300
- New Model is Olympus E-450

Canon 50D vs Olympus E-330 Overview
In this article, we will be looking at the Canon 50D and Olympus E-330, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 50D (15MP) and E-330 (7MP) and the 50D (APS-C) and E-330 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

The 50D was released 2 years later than the E-330 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 50D scores versus the E-330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon 50D vs Olympus E-330 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 50D & Olympus E-330. The complete galleries are available at Canon 50D Gallery & Olympus E-330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 50D over the Olympus E-330
50D | E-330 | |||
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Introduced | October 2008 | ![]() | March 2006 | Fresher by 32 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 215k | Clearer screen (+705k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Canon 50D
E-330 | 50D | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Canon 50D and Olympus E-330
50D | E-330 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Canon 50D vs Olympus E-330 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 50D enjoys outside measurements of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") and a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) while the Olympus E-330 has sizing of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") along with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).
Look at the Canon 50D and Olympus E-330 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the 50D against the E-330.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 50D and E-330 is 57 and 65 respectively.

Canon 50D vs Olympus E-330 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 50D and E-330.
Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 50D due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon 50D will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent 50D will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 50D vs Olympus E-330 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 50D vs Olympus E-330 Specifications
Canon EOS 50D | Olympus E-330 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon EOS 50D | Olympus E-330 |
Also Known as | - | EVOLT E-330 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2008-10-30 | 2006-03-18 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixel | 7 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 4752 x 3168 | 3136 x 2352 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 400 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 326 | 45 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 215 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT liquid-crystal color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.3 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m (ISO 100) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 822g (1.81 lbs) | 616g (1.36 lbs) |
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 | 63 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 696 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 800 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP-511A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $996 | $1,100 |