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Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus E-330 front
 
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs

Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Expand to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
  • Launched March 2006
  • Other Name is EVOLT E-330
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-300
  • Replacement is Olympus E-450
Olympus SP-590 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview

Lets look much closer at the Olympus E-330 and Olympus SP-590 UZ, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Olympus. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the E-330 (Four Thirds) and SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The E-330 was released 3 years before the SP-590 UZ and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-330 matches up versus the SP-590 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 E-330 SP-590 UZ 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Olympus E-330

 SP-590 UZ E-330 
LaunchedJanuary 2009March 2006Fresher by 34 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k215kClearer screen (+15k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-330 and Olympus SP-590 UZ

 E-330 SP-590 UZ 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-330 has outer dimensions of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-590 UZ has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-330 and Olympus SP-590 UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-330 vs the SP-590 UZ.

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-330 and SP-590 UZ is 65 and 72 respectively.

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-330 and SP-590 UZ.

Clearly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-330 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus SP-590 UZ will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older E-330 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-330 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography highlights
54
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
36
focusing manually
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-330 Street photography info
Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography info
60
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lighter than average (616 grams)
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (400)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-330
Sports photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
40
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (7MP)
38
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-330 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Travel photography camera
50
lighter than average (616g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
58
environment proof
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-330
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
45
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
low max ISO (400)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
45
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-330 Vlogging features
Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging features
9
lack of video recording
24
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-330 and Olympus SP-590 UZ
 Olympus E-330Olympus SP-590 UZ
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-330 Olympus SP-590 UZ
Alternative name EVOLT E-330 -
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2006-03-18 2009-01-07
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 7 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Full resolution 3136 x 2352 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 400 6400
Max boosted ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 215 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 8.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 616 grams (1.36 pounds) 413 grams (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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