Nikon D50 vs Olympus E-330

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon D50 versus Olympus E-330, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the D50 (6MP) and the E-330 (7MP) is pretty well matched but the D50 (APS-C) and E-330 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The D50 was manufactured 7 months before the E-330 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the D50 matches up versus the E-330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D50 and Olympus E-330. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D50 Gallery and Olympus E-330 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon D50 has exterior dimensions of 133mm x 102mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-330 has measurements 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the D50 against the E-330.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D50 and E-330 is 64 and 65 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D50 and E-330.

All in all, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D50 due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-330 will give you more detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged D50 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.