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Nikon D850 vs Olympus E-330

Portability
54
Imaging
78
Features
87
Overall
81
Nikon D850 front
 
Olympus E-330 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40

Nikon D850 vs Olympus E-330 Key Specs

Nikon D850
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1015g - 146 x 124 x 79mm
  • Launched August 2017
  • Succeeded the Nikon D810
Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Raise to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
  • Announced March 2006
  • Also referred to as EVOLT E-330
  • Old Model is Olympus E-300
  • New Model is Olympus E-450
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Nikon D850 vs Olympus E-330 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon D850 vs Olympus E-330, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the D850 (46MP) and E-330 (7MP) and the D850 (Full frame) and E-330 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The D850 was unveiled 11 years after the E-330 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the D850 grades against the E-330 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D850 over the Olympus E-330

 D850 E-330 
AnnouncedAugust 2017March 2006More modern by 140 months
Display dimensions3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2359k215kClearer display (+2144k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Nikon D850

 E-330 D850 

Common features in the Nikon D850 and Olympus E-330

 D850 E-330 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon D850 vs Olympus E-330 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Nikon D850 enjoys external dimensions of 146mm x 124mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) and the Olympus E-330 has specifications of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") having a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the D850 vs the E-330.

Nikon D850 vs Olympus E-330 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D850 and E-330 is 54 and 65 respectively.

Nikon D850 vs Olympus E-330 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D850 vs Olympus E-330 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D850 and E-330.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D850 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon D850 will result in extra detail having an extra 39MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The younger D850 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon D850 vs Olympus E-330 sensor size comparison

Nikon D850 vs Olympus E-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D850 vs Olympus E-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D850 Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-330 Portrait photography factors
86
manual focus
sensor resolution is great (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
54
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
low megapixels (7MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D850 Street photography info
Olympus E-330 Street photography info
66
tilting screen
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (1,015g)
60
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lighter than others (616 grams)
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (400)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D850 Sports photography highlights
Olympus E-330 Sports photography highlights
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is great (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery life (1,840 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
40
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D850 Travel photography info
Olympus E-330 Travel photography info
65
good battery life (1,840 CIPA)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is great (46MP)
heavier than competition (1,015g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
50
lighter than others (616g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (7MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D850 Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-330 Landscape photography factors
82
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
sensor resolution is great (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
good battery life (1,840 CIPA)
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
45
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
low max ISO (400)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D850 Vlogging details
Olympus E-330 Vlogging details
30
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (1,015 grams)
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon D850 vs Olympus E-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D850 and Olympus E-330
 Nikon D850Olympus E-330
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon D850 Olympus E-330
Alternate name - EVOLT E-330
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2017-08-24 2006-03-18
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 7MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 8256 x 5504 3136 x 2352
Highest native ISO 25600 400
Highest boosted ISO 102400 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 153 3
Cross focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 309 45
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 2,359k dot 215k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.47x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options Front-curtain sync (normal), Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) 616 grams (1.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 146 x 124 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 2660 not tested
Other
Battery life 1840 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15a -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) + XQD Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Storage slots Dual 1
Price at launch $2,997 $1,100