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Canon 6D vs Olympus E-330

Portability
59
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68
Canon EOS 6D front
 
Olympus E-330 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon 6D vs Olympus E-330 Key Specs

Canon 6D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 770g - 145 x 111 x 71mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Renewed by Canon 6D MII
Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is EVOLT E-330
  • Old Model is Olympus E-300
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-450
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Canon 6D vs Olympus E-330 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Canon 6D vs Olympus E-330, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the 6D (20MP) and E-330 (7MP) and the 6D (Full frame) and E-330 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The 6D was revealed 7 years after the E-330 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the 6D matches up vs the E-330 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Olympus E-330

 6D E-330 
ReleasedFebruary 2013March 2006More modern by 85 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k215kClearer screen (+825k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Canon 6D

 E-330 6D 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon 6D and Olympus E-330

 6D E-330 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon 6D vs Olympus E-330 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 6D enjoys exterior measurements of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-330 has dimensions of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 6D vs Olympus E-330 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the 6D and the E-330.

Canon 6D vs Olympus E-330 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 6D and E-330 is 59 and 65 respectively.

Canon 6D vs Olympus E-330 top view buttons comparison

Canon 6D vs Olympus E-330 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6D and E-330.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 6D having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon 6D will provide extra detail because of its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger 6D is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon 6D vs Olympus E-330 sensor size comparison

Canon 6D vs Olympus E-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D vs Olympus E-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 6D Portrait photography details
Olympus E-330 Portrait photography details
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
54
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
low resolution (7MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 6D Street photography features
Olympus E-330 Street photography features
63
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
60
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (616g)
no image stabilization
low max ISO (400)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 6D as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-330 as a Sports photography camera
69
good resolution (20 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment proofing
great battery (1,090 per charge)
has phase detect AF
low fps (4.5 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
40
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low resolution (7 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 6D Travel photography details
Olympus E-330 Travel photography details
61
great battery (1,090 per charge)
environment proofing
good resolution (20MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
50
lighter than average in class (616g)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution (7 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 6D Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-330 Landscape photography factors
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
great battery (1,090 shots)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
45
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
low resolution (7 megapixels)
low max ISO (400)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 6D as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-330 as a Vlogging camera
30
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Canon 6D vs Olympus E-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D and Olympus E-330
 Canon EOS 6DOlympus E-330
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS 6D Olympus E-330
Also Known as - EVOLT E-330
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2013-02-12 2006-03-18
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 7MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 3136 x 2352
Max native ISO 25600 400
Max boosted ISO 102400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 3
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 250 45
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 215 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 97% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.47x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.5 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 770 gr (1.70 lb) 616 gr (1.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 145 x 111 x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 2340 not tested
Other
Battery life 1090 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Card slots One One
Retail price $1,699 $1,100