Canon 6D vs Olympus E-330
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Canon 6D vs Olympus E-330 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Canon 6D vs Olympus E-330 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 6D & Olympus E-330. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 6D Gallery & Olympus E-330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Olympus E-330
6D | E-330 | |||
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Released | February 2013 | March 2006 | More modern by 85 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 215k | Clearer screen (+825k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Canon 6D
E-330 | 6D | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Canon 6D and Olympus E-330
6D | E-330 | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Canon 6D vs Olympus E-330 Specifications
Canon EOS 6D | Olympus E-330 | |
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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 |