Nikon D300S vs Olympus E-330

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon D300S versus Olympus E-330, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the D300S (12MP) and E-330 (7MP) and the D300S (APS-C) and E-330 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The D300S was introduced 3 years later than the E-330 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the D300S grades versus the E-330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D300S and Olympus E-330. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D300S Gallery and Olympus E-330 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D300S comes with outer dimensions of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 938 grams (2.07 lbs) and the Olympus E-330 has dimensions of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") along with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

Examine the Nikon D300S versus Olympus E-330 in the latest Camera and 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. Below is the front view scale comparison of the D300S compared to the E-330.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D300S and E-330 is 55 and 65 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D300S and E-330.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D300S with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon D300S will render extra detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern D300S will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.