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Nikon D800 vs Olympus E-330

Portability
54
Imaging
73
Features
80
Overall
75
Nikon D800 front
 
Olympus E-330 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40

Nikon D800 vs Olympus E-330 Key Specs

Nikon D800
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Announced June 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D700
  • Updated by Nikon D810
Olympus E-330
(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
  • Announced March 2006
  • Additionally referred to as EVOLT E-330
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-300
  • Replacement is Olympus E-450
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Nikon D800 vs Olympus E-330 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon D800 versus Olympus E-330, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the D800 (36MP) and E-330 (7MP) and the D800 (Full frame) and E-330 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The D800 was revealed 6 years after the E-330 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the D800 matches up vs the E-330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D800 over the Olympus E-330

 D800 E-330 
AnnouncedJune 2012March 2006Newer by 76 months
Display sizing3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution921k215kCrisper display (+706k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Nikon D800

 E-330 D800 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Nikon D800 and Olympus E-330

 D800 E-330 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon D800 vs Olympus E-330 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D800 offers exterior dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while 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).

Analyze the Nikon D800 versus Olympus E-330 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the D800 versus the E-330.

Nikon D800 vs Olympus E-330 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D800 and E-330 is 54 and 65 respectively.

Nikon D800 vs Olympus E-330 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D800 vs Olympus E-330 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D800 and E-330.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D800 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon D800 will render extra detail because of its extra 29MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher D800 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon D800 vs Olympus E-330 sensor size comparison

Nikon D800 vs Olympus E-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D800 vs Olympus E-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D800 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-330 as a Portrait photography camera
83
has manual focus
great megapixels (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
54
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (7MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D800 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-330 as a Street photography camera
60
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
60
screen tilts
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (616 grams)
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D800 Sports photography factors
Olympus E-330 Sports photography factors
74
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
great megapixels (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
40
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (7MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D800 Travel photography advice
Olympus E-330 Travel photography advice
66
weather proofing
great megapixels (36MP)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
50
lighter than competition in class (616g)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (7MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D800 Landscape photography details
Olympus E-330 Landscape photography details
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
great megapixels (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
45
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (7MP)
maximum ISO low (400)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D800 Vlogging info
Olympus E-330 Vlogging info
30
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon D800 vs Olympus E-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D800 and Olympus E-330
 Nikon D800Olympus E-330
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon D800 Olympus E-330
Other name - EVOLT E-330
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2012-06-11 2006-03-18
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 36 megapixel 7 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 7360 x 4912 3136 x 2352
Maximum native ISO 6400 400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 51 3
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 309 45
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2" 2.5"
Screen resolution 921k dot 215k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.47x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain, High-speed sync Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 900g (1.98 pounds) 616g (1.36 pounds)
Dimensions 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 95 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2853 not tested
Other
Battery life 900 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Storage slots Two One
Price at release $2,999 $1,100