Olympus E-330 vs Olympus VH-410

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-330 vs Olympus VH-410, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Olympus. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and VH-410 (16MP) and the E-330 (Four Thirds) and VH-410 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-330 was announced 7 years prior to the VH-410 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-330 matches up versus the VH-410 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-330 and Olympus VH-410. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-330 Gallery and Olympus VH-410 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-330 comes with 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) and the Olympus VH-410 has proportions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-330 vs the VH-410.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-330 and VH-410 is 65 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-330 and VH-410.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-330 with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus VH-410 will deliver extra detail with its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged E-330 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.