Olympus E-30 vs Sony A330
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Olympus E-30 vs Sony A330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 695g - 142 x 108 x 75mm
- Announced March 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
- Released May 2009
- Old Model is Sony A300
Olympus E-30 vs Sony A330 Overview
Following is a in depth review of the Olympus E-30 and Sony A330, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the A330 (10MP) is pretty close but the E-30 (Four Thirds) and A330 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-30 was manufactured about the same time to the A330 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the E-30 matches up versus the A330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-30 vs Sony A330 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-30 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-30 Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Sony A330
E-30 | A330 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Olympus E-30
A330 | E-30 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-30 and Sony A330
E-30 | A330 | |||
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Released | March 2009 | May 2009 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus E-30 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-30 comes with external dimensions of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") having a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) while the Sony A330 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-30 and Sony A330 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-30 and the A330.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-30 and A330 is 60 and 67 respectively.
Olympus E-30 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-30 and A330.
Plainly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-30 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Olympus E-30 will render extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.
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Olympus E-30 vs Sony A330 Specifications
Olympus E-30 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus E-30 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2009-03-24 | 2009-05-18 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3872 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 45 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal II LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m | 10.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Manual, Fill, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Slow sync, Slow sync 2nd curtain, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Highest video resolution | None | None |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 695 grams (1.53 lbs) | 529 grams (1.17 lbs) |
Dimensions | 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 55 | 64 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.3 | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.4 | 11.5 |
DXO Low light score | 530 | 535 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 750 shots | 230 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLM-1 | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $1,299 | $545 |