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Nikon D80 vs Olympus E-330

Portability
62
Imaging
48
Features
36
Overall
43
Nikon D80 front
 
Olympus E-330 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40

Nikon D80 vs Olympus E-330 Key Specs

Nikon D80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 668g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
  • Released September 2006
  • Older Model is Nikon D70
  • Replacement is Nikon D90
Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Raise to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
  • Launched March 2006
  • Alternative Name is EVOLT E-330
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-300
  • New Model is Olympus E-450
Photography Glossary

Nikon D80 vs Olympus E-330 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon D80 and Olympus E-330, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the D80 (10MP) and E-330 (7MP) and the D80 (APS-C) and E-330 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The D80 was released 7 months after the E-330 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the D80 matches up against the E-330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D80 over the Olympus E-330

 D80 E-330 
LaunchedSeptember 2006March 2006Newer by 7 months
Screen resolution230k215kCrisper screen (+15k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Nikon D80

 E-330 D80 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Nikon D80 and Olympus E-330

 D80 E-330 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen size2.5"2.5"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon D80 vs Olympus E-330 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon D80 offers outside dimensions of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-330 has measurements of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

Look at the Nikon D80 and Olympus E-330 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the D80 compared to the E-330.

Nikon D80 vs Olympus E-330 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D80 and E-330 is 62 and 65 respectively.

Nikon D80 vs Olympus E-330 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D80 vs Olympus E-330 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D80 and E-330.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D80 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon D80 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher D80 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D80 vs Olympus E-330 sensor size comparison

Nikon D80 vs Olympus E-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D80 vs Olympus E-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D80
Portrait photography with Olympus E-330
52
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
54
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (7 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D80 Street photography advice
Olympus E-330 Street photography advice
54
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
60
screen tilts
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (616 grams)
no image stabilization
low maximum ISO (400)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D80 Sports photography highlights
Olympus E-330 Sports photography highlights
40
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
40
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (7 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D80
Travel photography with Olympus E-330
44
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
50
lighter than others in class (616 grams)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (7MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D80
Landscape photography with Olympus E-330
47
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
45
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (7MP)
low maximum ISO (400)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D80 Vlogging advice
Olympus E-330 Vlogging advice
9
can't shoot video
9
no video
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Nikon D80 vs Olympus E-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D80 and Olympus E-330
 Nikon D80Olympus E-330
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon D80 Olympus E-330
Also Known as - EVOLT E-330
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2006-09-23 2006-03-18
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 7 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Peak resolution 3872 x 2592 3136 x 2352
Highest native ISO 1600 400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 309 45
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 215k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.47x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Wireless Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 668 gr (1.47 lb) 616 gr (1.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 524 not tested
Other
Battery ID EN-EL3e -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Card slots One One
Launch cost $800 $1,100