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Nikon L19 vs Olympus E-330

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
 
Olympus E-330 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40

Nikon L19 vs Olympus E-330 Key Specs

Nikon L19
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 130g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Announced March 2006
  • Additionally Known as EVOLT E-330
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-300
  • Replacement is Olympus E-450
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Nikon L19 vs Olympus E-330 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Nikon L19 vs Olympus E-330, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the L19 (8MP) and the E-330 (7MP) is very close but the L19 (1/2.5") and E-330 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor size.

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The L19 was launched 2 years later than the E-330 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L19 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the L19 matches up against the E-330 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Olympus E-330

 L19 E-330 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009March 2006More recent by 36 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k215kClearer display (+15k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Nikon L19

 E-330 L19 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Nikon L19 and Olympus E-330

 L19 E-330 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon L19 vs Olympus E-330 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L19 provides physical dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus E-330 has proportions of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") along with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the L19 against the E-330.

Nikon L19 vs Olympus E-330 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L19 and E-330 is 94 and 65 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Olympus E-330 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L19 vs Olympus E-330 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L19 and E-330.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The L19 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Nikon L19 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher L19 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon L19 vs Olympus E-330 sensor size comparison

Nikon L19 vs Olympus E-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L19 vs Olympus E-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-330 as a Portrait photography camera
18
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (8MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
54
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
low MP (7 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon L19 Street photography features
Olympus E-330 Street photography features
54
lighter than competition (130g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
60
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (616g)
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-330 as a Sports photography camera
15
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (8 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (7MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-330 as a Travel photography camera
57
lighter than competition (130 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (8 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
50
lighter than competition in class (616 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (7MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L19 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus E-330 Landscape photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (8 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
45
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (7MP)
maximum ISO low (400)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-330 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (130 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon L19 vs Olympus E-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L19 and Olympus E-330
 Nikon Coolpix L19Olympus E-330
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L19 Olympus E-330
Also Known as - EVOLT E-330
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2009-02-03 2006-03-18
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 7 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 3264 x 2448 3136 x 2352
Maximum native ISO 1600 400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 1600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range () -
Max aperture f/3.1-6.7 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 45
Crop factor 6.3 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 215 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 pounds) 616g (1.36 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $1,100