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Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus E-330 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SH-2 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
  • Also referred to as EVOLT E-330
  • Replaced the Olympus E-300
  • New Model is Olympus E-450
Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Released March 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus SH-1
  • Newer Model is Olympus SH-3
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Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Olympus E-330 and Olympus SH-2, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and SH-2 (16MP) and the E-330 (Four Thirds) and SH-2 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-330 was launched 10 years prior to the SH-2 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-330 matches up vs the SH-2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Olympus SH-2

 E-330 SH-2 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Olympus E-330

 SH-2 E-330 
ReleasedMarch 2015March 2006More recent by 109 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k215kCrisper display (+245k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-330 and Olympus SH-2

 E-330 SH-2 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-330 features exterior measurements of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") along with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-2 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-330 and Olympus SH-2 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 vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E-330 vs the SH-2.

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-330 and SH-2 is 65 and 88 respectively.

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-330 and SH-2.

Plainly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-330 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus SH-2 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older E-330 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-330 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography highlights
54
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (7MP)
44
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-330
Street photography with Olympus SH-2
60
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (616g)
no image stabilization
low maximum ISO (400)
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-330
Sports photography with Olympus SH-2
40
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (7MP)
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-330 Travel photography advice
Olympus SH-2 Travel photography advice
50
lighter than competitors in class (616 grams)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (7 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
74
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
features focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-330 Landscape photography details
Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography details
45
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (7MP)
low maximum ISO (400)
no Timelapse function
55
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-330
Vlogging with Olympus SH-2
9
no video
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
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Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-330 and Olympus SH-2
 Olympus E-330Olympus Stylus SH-2
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-330 Olympus Stylus SH-2
Also referred to as EVOLT E-330 -
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2006-03-18 2015-03-11
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 7 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3136 x 2352 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 400 6400
Highest boosted ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mount 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 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 215k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 11.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 616 gr (1.36 lbs) 271 gr (0.60 lbs)
Physical 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 All around 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
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $1,100 $399