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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-330

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Olympus E-330 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-330 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z6
Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Push to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
  • Introduced March 2006
  • Alternative Name is EVOLT E-330
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-300
  • Replacement is Olympus E-450
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-330 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-330, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and E-330 (7MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and E-330 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z6 II was introduced 14 years after the E-330 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Z6 II grades versus the E-330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Olympus E-330

 Z6 II E-330 
IntroducedOctober 2020March 2006Newer by 178 months
Screen size3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution2100k215kClearer screen (+1885k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Nikon Z6 II

 E-330 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Olympus E-330

 Z6 II E-330 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-330 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 II has external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-330 has proportions of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") having a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Z6 II against the E-330.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-330 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and E-330 is 61 and 65 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-330 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-330 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and E-330.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z6 II will provide you with extra detail using its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Z6 II is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-330 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-330 Portrait photography factors
86
has manual focus
MP count excellent (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
54
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (7MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography details
Olympus E-330 Street photography details
78
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
weather proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
60
screen tilts
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (616 grams)
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z6 II
Sports photography with Olympus E-330
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
terrible battery life (410 shots)
40
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (7 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography info
Olympus E-330 Travel photography info
66
weather proof
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
MP count excellent (25MP)
terrible battery life (410 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
50
lighter than competition (616 grams)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (7MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography information
Olympus E-330 Landscape photography information
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
terrible battery life (410 per charge)
45
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (7MP)
maximum ISO low (400)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z6 II
Vlogging with Olympus E-330
36
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
9
no video shooting
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus E-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Olympus E-330
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIOlympus E-330
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Olympus E-330
Also called - EVOLT E-330
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2020-10-14 2006-03-18
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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 25 megapixel 7 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 6048 x 4024 3136 x 2352
Max native ISO 51200 400
Max boosted ISO 204800 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 273 3
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 15 45
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 215k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.47x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lbs) 616 grams (1.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media CFexpress Type B / XQD Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Storage slots 2 Single
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