Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus E-330
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus E-330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Refreshed by Fujifilm XQ2
(Full Review)
- 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 400 (Bump to 1600)
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
- Released March 2006
- Also referred to as EVOLT E-330
- Old Model is Olympus E-300
- Replacement is Olympus E-450
Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus E-330 Overview
Following is a thorough review of the Fujifilm XQ1 versus Olympus E-330, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and E-330 (7MP) and the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and E-330 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor dimensions.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe Fujifilm XQ1 was introduced 7 years after the E-330 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm XQ1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm XQ1 grades versus the E-330 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus E-330 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm XQ1 and Olympus E-330. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm XQ1 Gallery and Olympus E-330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Olympus E-330
Fujifilm XQ1 | E-330 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | March 2006 | More modern by 94 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 215k | Crisper display (+705k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Fujifilm XQ1
E-330 | Fujifilm XQ1 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Olympus E-330
Fujifilm XQ1 | E-330 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus E-330 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XQ1 offers outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus E-330 has proportions of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm XQ1 versus Olympus E-330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 compared to the E-330.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XQ1 and E-330 is 92 and 65 respectively.
Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus E-330 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XQ1 and E-330.
To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XQ1 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Fujifilm XQ1 will give you greater detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XQ1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus E-330 Specifications
Fujifilm XQ1 | Olympus E-330 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm XQ1 | Olympus E-330 |
Also Known as | - | EVOLT E-330 |
Class | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2013-11-26 | 2006-03-18 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | CMOS |
Sensor size | 2/3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 58.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 7MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3136 x 2352 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 3 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 45 |
Focal length multiplier | 4.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 920k dots | 215k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow syncho | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 206g (0.45 lbs) | 616g (1.36 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-48 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $500 | $1,100 |