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Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SH-50

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus E-330 front
 
Olympus SH-50 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs

Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Boost to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
  • Launched March 2006
  • Alternative Name is EVOLT E-330
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-300
  • Later Model is Olympus E-450
Olympus SH-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SH-50 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Olympus E-330 versus Olympus SH-50, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and SH-50 (16MP) and the E-330 (Four Thirds) and SH-50 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-330 was launched 7 years prior to the SH-50 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-330 matches up vs the SH-50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Olympus SH-50

 E-330 SH-50 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Olympus E-330

 SH-50 E-330 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013March 2006Newer by 82 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k215kSharper display (+245k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-330 and Olympus SH-50

 E-330 SH-50 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-330 provides exterior dimensions of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") having a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-50 has specifications of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

See the Olympus E-330 versus Olympus SH-50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-330 compared to the SH-50.

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SH-50 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-330 and SH-50 is 65 and 88 respectively.

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SH-50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-330 and SH-50.

As you can see, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-330 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus SH-50 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged E-330 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SH-50 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-330 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SH-50 Portrait photography factors
54
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
MP count low (7MP)
44
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus E-330 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-50 as a Street photography camera
60
tilting screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (616g)
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (400)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than others (269g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-330 Sports photography details
Olympus SH-50 Sports photography details
40
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (7 megapixels)
48
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-330 Travel photography advice
Olympus SH-50 Travel photography advice
50
lighter than competition in class (616g)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (7 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than others (269g)
includes focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-330 Landscape photography information
Olympus SH-50 Landscape photography information
45
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (7MP)
maximum ISO low (400)
no Time Lapse mode
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-330 Vlogging info
Olympus SH-50 Vlogging info
9
no video
34
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (269g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-330 and Olympus SH-50
 Olympus E-330Olympus SH-50
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-330 Olympus SH-50
Also called EVOLT E-330 -
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2006-03-18 2013-01-08
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 7 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3136 x 2352 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 215k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 616 gr (1.36 lbs) 269 gr (0.59 lbs)
Dimensions 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $1,100 $300