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Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus E-330 front
 
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Key Specs

Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Increase to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
  • Announced March 2006
  • Additionally Known as EVOLT E-330
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-300
  • New Model is Olympus E-450
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Olympus E-330 versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the E-330 (Four Thirds) and SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The E-330 was released 6 years earlier than the SZ-31MR iHS and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the E-330 grades against the SZ-31MR iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 E-330 SZ-31MR iHS 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Olympus E-330

 SZ-31MR iHS E-330 
LaunchedFebruary 2012March 2006Fresher by 71 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k215kCrisper display (+705k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-330 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 E-330 SZ-31MR iHS 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-330 has got external dimensions of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-330 versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-330 and the SZ-31MR iHS.

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-330 and SZ-31MR iHS is 65 and 89 respectively.

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-330 and SZ-31MR iHS.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-330 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older E-330 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-330 Portrait photography information
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography information
54
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (7 megapixels)
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-330 Street photography highlights
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography highlights
60
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (616 grams)
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (400)
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition (226g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-330 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Sports photography camera
40
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (7MP)
44
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-330
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
50
lighter than competitors in class (616 grams)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (7 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
lighter than competition (226g)
provides touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery power (200 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-330 Landscape photography information
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography information
45
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (7 megapixels)
low max ISO (400)
no Time Lapse recording
41
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-330
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
9
can't record video
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-330 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
 Olympus E-330Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-330 Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Also called as EVOLT E-330 -
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2006-03-18 2012-02-08
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Dual TruePic V
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 7MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3136 x 2352 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 400 6400
Highest boosted ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 3 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 215k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 9.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 616g (1.36 lb) 226g (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 - 200 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $1,100 $0