Canon 80D vs Olympus E-330
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Canon 80D vs Olympus E-330 Key Specs
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- 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 400 (Boost to 1600)
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
- Launched March 2006
- Additionally Known as EVOLT E-330
- Replaced the Olympus E-300
- Updated by Olympus E-450

Canon 80D vs Olympus E-330 Overview
In this article, we are matching up the Canon 80D vs Olympus E-330, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 80D (24MP) and E-330 (7MP) and the 80D (APS-C) and E-330 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizing.

The 80D was released 10 years later than the E-330 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 80D grades against the E-330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon 80D vs Olympus E-330 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 80D & Olympus E-330. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 80D Gallery & Olympus E-330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Olympus E-330
80D | E-330 | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | ![]() | March 2006 | More recent by 121 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 215k | Sharper display (+825k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Canon 80D
E-330 | 80D |
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Common features in the Canon 80D and Olympus E-330
80D | E-330 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Canon 80D vs Olympus E-330 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 80D has got external measurements of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) while the Olympus E-330 has sizing of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") having a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).
Examine the Canon 80D vs Olympus E-330 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the 80D vs the E-330.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 80D and E-330 is 59 and 65 respectively.

Canon 80D vs Olympus E-330 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 80D and E-330.
Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 80D because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon 80D will show extra detail as a result of its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The newer 80D will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon 80D vs Olympus E-330 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 80D vs Olympus E-330 Specifications
Canon EOS 80D | Olympus E-330 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon EOS 80D | Olympus E-330 |
Otherwise known as | - | EVOLT E-330 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2016-02-18 | 2006-03-18 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 22.5 x 15mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 337.5mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 7 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3136 x 2352 |
Highest native ISO | 16000 | 400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 45 | 3 |
Cross type focus points | 45 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 326 | 45 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 215k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash options | - | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 730g (1.61 pounds) | 616g (1.36 pounds) |
Dimensions | 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") | 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 79 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1135 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 960 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LP-E6N | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $1,199 | $1,100 |