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Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus E-330 front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs

Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Push to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
  • Announced March 2006
  • Additionally referred to as EVOLT E-330
  • Old Model is Olympus E-300
  • Updated by Olympus E-450
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

Below, we are comparing the Olympus E-330 versus Olympus SP-610UZ, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Olympus. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and SP-610UZ (14MP) and the E-330 (Four Thirds) and SP-610UZ (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The E-330 was introduced 5 years prior to the SP-610UZ which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-330 grades against the SP-610UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 E-330 SP-610UZ 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus E-330

 SP-610UZ E-330 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011March 2006Newer by 58 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k215kClearer display (+15k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-330 and Olympus SP-610UZ

 E-330 SP-610UZ 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-330 features physical measurements of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") having a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Olympus SP-610UZ has sizing of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-330 versus Olympus SP-610UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the E-330 vs the SP-610UZ.

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-330 and SP-610UZ is 65 and 79 respectively.

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-330 and SP-610UZ.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-330 having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Olympus SP-610UZ will render extra detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-330 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-330 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Portrait photography camera
54
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-330 Street photography details
Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography details
60
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (616g)
no image stabilization
maximum ISO low (400)
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-330 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Sports photography camera
40
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
39
excellent zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-330 Travel photography features
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography features
50
lighter than competition in class (616g)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
61
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (616mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-330 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography factors
45
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.5")
no image stabilization
low megapixels (7MP)
maximum ISO low (400)
missing Timelapse mode
40
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-330 Vlogging features
Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging features
9
no video shooting
26
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-330 and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Olympus E-330Olympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-330 Olympus SP-610UZ
Also called as EVOLT E-330 -
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2006-03-18 2011-01-06
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3136 x 2352 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 3 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-616mm (22.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.7
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 215 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 616 gr (1.36 pounds) 405 gr (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 photographs
Battery type - AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $1,100 $299