Nikon D810 vs Olympus E-330
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Nikon D810 vs Olympus E-330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 980g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
- Launched June 2014
- Superseded the Nikon D800
- Successor is Nikon D850
(Full Review)
- 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 400 (Expand to 1600)
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
- Launched March 2006
- Additionally Known as EVOLT E-330
- Older Model is Olympus E-300
- Successor is Olympus E-450

Nikon D810 vs Olympus E-330 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon D810 vs Olympus E-330, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the D810 (36MP) and E-330 (7MP) and the D810 (Full frame) and E-330 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.

The D810 was brought out 8 years later than the E-330 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the D810 matches up against the E-330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon D810 vs Olympus E-330 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D810 & Olympus E-330. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D810 Gallery & Olympus E-330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Olympus E-330
D810 | E-330 | |||
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Launched | June 2014 | ![]() | March 2006 | Fresher by 101 months |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 215k | Sharper screen (+1014k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Nikon D810
E-330 | D810 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Nikon D810 and Olympus E-330
D810 | E-330 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Nikon D810 vs Olympus E-330 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D810 comes with outside measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-330 has proportions of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon D810 vs Olympus E-330 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the D810 against the E-330.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D810 and E-330 is 54 and 65 respectively.

Nikon D810 vs Olympus E-330 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D810 and E-330.
As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D810 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Nikon D810 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 29 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher D810 provides an edge in sensor technology.

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Nikon D810 vs Olympus E-330 Specifications
Nikon D810 | Olympus E-330 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon D810 | Olympus E-330 |
Also Known as | - | EVOLT E-330 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2014-06-26 | 2006-03-18 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXPEED 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 36 megapixels | 7 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 5:4 and 3:2 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 3136 x 2352 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Min boosted ISO | 32 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 51 | 3 |
Cross focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 309 | 45 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3.2 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,229 thousand dot | 215 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD (WRGB) | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash settings | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 980g (2.16 lb) | 616g (1.36 lb) |
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 All around score | 97 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 25.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 2853 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1200 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL15 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card |
Storage slots | 2 | One |
Pricing at launch | $1,999 | $1,100 |