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Nikon D810 vs Olympus E-330

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
78
Overall
76
Nikon D810 front
 
Olympus E-330 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40

Nikon D810 vs Olympus E-330 Key Specs

Nikon D810
(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  • Superseded the Nikon D800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
Olympus E-330
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Olympus E-330

 D810 E-330 
LaunchedJune 2014March 2006Fresher by 101 months
Screen sizing3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k215kSharper screen (+1014k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Nikon D810

 E-330 D810 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Nikon D810 and Olympus E-330

 D810 E-330 
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).

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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.

Nikon D810 vs Olympus E-330 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon D810 vs Olympus E-330 sensor size comparison

Nikon D810 vs Olympus E-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D810 vs Olympus E-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D810 Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-330 Portrait photography advice
85
has manual focus
MP count fantastic (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
54
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
low MP (7 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D810 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-330 as a Street photography camera
56
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (980 grams)
60
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lighter than others (616g)
no image stabilization
max ISO too low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D810
Sports photography with Olympus E-330
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count fantastic (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
great battery pack (1,200 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
40
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low MP (7MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D810 Travel photography details
Olympus E-330 Travel photography details
63
great battery pack (1,200 shots)
weather proof
MP count fantastic (36 megapixels)
built-in flash
more heavy than competition (980g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
50
lighter than others (616 grams)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (7MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D810 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-330 Landscape photography features
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
MP count fantastic (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
weather proof
great battery pack (1,200 CIPA)
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
45
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.5")
no image stabilization
low MP (7MP)
max ISO too low (400)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D810 Vlogging factors
Olympus E-330 Vlogging factors
28
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (980g)
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon D810 vs Olympus E-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D810 and Olympus E-330
 Nikon D810Olympus E-330
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