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Canon 5D MIV vs Olympus E-330

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
85
Overall
79
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Olympus E-330 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon 5D MIV vs Olympus E-330 Key Specs

Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
  • Launched August 2016
  • Replaced the Canon 5D MIII
Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Bump to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
  • Launched March 2006
  • Additionally referred to as EVOLT E-330
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-300
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-450
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Canon 5D MIV vs Olympus E-330 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Canon 5D MIV vs Olympus E-330, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and E-330 (7MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and E-330 (Four Thirds) use different sensor size.

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The 5D MIV was introduced 10 years after the E-330 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 5D MIV scores versus the E-330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Olympus E-330

 5D MIV E-330 
LaunchedAugust 2016March 2006Newer by 128 months
Screen dimension3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1620k215kSharper screen (+1405k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Canon 5D MIV

 E-330 5D MIV 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Olympus E-330

 5D MIV E-330 
Manual focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon 5D MIV vs Olympus E-330 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 5D MIV has physical measurements of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 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).

Look at the Canon 5D MIV vs Olympus E-330 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the 5D MIV vs the E-330.

Canon 5D MIV vs Olympus E-330 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MIV and E-330 is 55 and 65 respectively.

Canon 5D MIV vs Olympus E-330 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Olympus E-330 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MIV and E-330.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 5D MIV with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Canon 5D MIV will offer you greater detail using its extra 23 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher 5D MIV should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 5D MIV vs Olympus E-330 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Olympus E-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIV vs Olympus E-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 5D MIV
Portrait photography with Olympus E-330
85
focusing manually
resolution is great (30MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
54
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (7MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-330 as a Street photography camera
65
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
weather proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
60
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (616 grams)
lack of image stabilization
max ISO too low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Sports photography features
Olympus E-330 Sports photography features
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is great (30MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
40
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (7 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Travel photography information
Olympus E-330 Travel photography information
67
weather proofing
boasts touch focus
resolution is great (30 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
50
lighter than average in class (616 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (7MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-330 as a Landscape photography camera
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
resolution is great (30MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
45
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (7 megapixels)
max ISO too low (400)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Vlogging info
Olympus E-330 Vlogging info
31
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic port
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 5D MIV vs Olympus E-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Olympus E-330
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVOlympus E-330
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Olympus E-330
Also Known as - EVOLT E-330
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2016-08-25 2006-03-18
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 30 megapixel 7 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 6720 x 4480 3136 x 2352
Max native ISO 25600 400
Max enhanced ISO 102400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 61 3
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 250 45
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 1,620k dot 215k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.47x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (119.9p) -
Max video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 890 grams (1.96 lb) 616 grams (1.36 lb)
Dimensions 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 91 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2995 not tested
Other
Battery life 900 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Storage slots Two One
Cost at release $3,299 $1,100