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Olympus E-330 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
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Olympus E-330 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs

Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Bump to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
  • Announced March 2006
  • Additionally referred to as EVOLT E-330
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-300
  • Updated by Olympus E-450
Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus E-330 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the E-330 (Four Thirds) and TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-330 was brought out 7 years prior to the TG-830 iHS and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-330 scores against the TG-830 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 E-330 TG-830 iHS 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Olympus E-330

 TG-830 iHS E-330 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013March 2006More recent by 82 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k215kClearer display (+245k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-330 and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 E-330 TG-830 iHS 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-330 has outside measurements of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") and a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Olympus TG-830 iHS has measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-330 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-330 against the TG-830 iHS.

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-330 and TG-830 iHS is 65 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-330 and TG-830 iHS.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-330 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus TG-830 iHS will offer you extra detail having its extra 9MP. 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 TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-330 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography factors
54
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (7MP)
35
good resolution (16MP)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-330 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Street photography camera
60
screen tilts
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (616 grams)
no image stabilization
maximum ISO low (400)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-330 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography advice
40
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (7MP)
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-330 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography details
50
lighter than competition in class (616g)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (7 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
67
weather sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-330 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography information
45
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (7MP)
maximum ISO low (400)
does not have Time Lapse mode
45
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-330
Vlogging with Olympus TG-830 iHS
9
no video
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus E-330 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-330 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Olympus E-330Olympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-330 Olympus TG-830 iHS
Also referred to as EVOLT E-330 -
Class Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Announced 2006-03-18 2013-01-08
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3136 x 2352 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 400 6400
Max enhanced ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 3 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 215k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 616 grams (1.36 pounds) 214 grams (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 300 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $1,100 $0