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Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus E-330 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SH-1 Key Specs

Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Bump to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
  • Revealed March 2006
  • Alternative Name is EVOLT E-330
  • Old Model is Olympus E-300
  • Updated by Olympus E-450
Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Newer Model is Olympus SH-2
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Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SH-1 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus E-330 and Olympus SH-1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Olympus. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and SH-1 (16MP) and the E-330 (Four Thirds) and SH-1 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The E-330 was introduced 9 years before the SH-1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-330 matches up versus the SH-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Olympus SH-1

 E-330 SH-1 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Olympus E-330

 SH-1 E-330 
LaunchedMarch 2014March 2006More modern by 97 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k215kClearer display (+245k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-330 and Olympus SH-1

 E-330 SH-1 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-330 features outer dimensions 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 SH-1 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-330 and Olympus SH-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the E-330 vs the SH-1.

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-330 and SH-1 is 65 and 88 respectively.

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SH-1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-330 and SH-1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-330 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus SH-1 will offer greater detail using its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged E-330 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SH-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-330 Portrait photography info
Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography info
54
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
low resolution (7MP)
37
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-330
Street photography with Olympus SH-1
60
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (616 grams)
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (400)
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competitors (271g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-330 Sports photography information
Olympus SH-1 Sports photography information
40
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (7 megapixels)
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-330 Travel photography details
Olympus SH-1 Travel photography details
50
lighter than competition in class (616g)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (7 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
74
great battery life (380 shots)
lighter than competitors (271 grams)
includes focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-330 Landscape photography features
Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography features
45
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (7 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (400)
does not have Time Lapse function
49
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery life (380 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-330 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone port
lighter than competitors (271 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-330 and Olympus SH-1
 Olympus E-330Olympus Stylus SH-1
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-330 Olympus Stylus SH-1
Alternate name EVOLT E-330 -
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2006-03-18 2014-03-31
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 7MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Max resolution 3136 x 2352 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 400 6400
Max enhanced ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 3 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Available lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 215 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 616 gr (1.36 lb) 271 gr (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 - 380 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $1,100 $349