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Olympus E-330 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus E-330 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Olympus E-330 vs Samsung DV150F 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
  • Introduced March 2006
  • Alternate Name is EVOLT E-330
  • Old Model is Olympus E-300
  • Successor is Olympus E-450
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Olympus E-330 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Here, we are looking at the Olympus E-330 vs Samsung DV150F, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and DV150F (16MP) and the E-330 (Four Thirds) and DV150F (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The E-330 was launched 7 years before the DV150F which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-330 grades vs the DV150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Samsung DV150F

 E-330 DV150F 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Olympus E-330

 DV150F E-330 
RevealedJanuary 2013March 2006Newer by 82 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution460k215kSharper display (+245k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-330 and Samsung DV150F

 E-330 DV150F 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus E-330 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-330 offers physical 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 Samsung DV150F has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-330 vs Samsung DV150F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the E-330 versus the DV150F.

Olympus E-330 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-330 and DV150F is 65 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-330 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-330 and DV150F.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-330 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Samsung DV150F will offer more detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-330 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-330 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-330 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-330 Portrait photography factors
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography factors
54
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (7 megapixels)
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-330
Street photography with Samsung DV150F
60
tilting screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (616 grams)
lack of image stabilization
max ISO too low (400)
56
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-330 Sports photography features
Samsung DV150F Sports photography features
40
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (7 megapixels)
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-330 Travel photography info
Samsung DV150F Travel photography info
50
lighter than average in class (616g)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (7 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-330 Landscape photography advice
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography advice
45
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (7 megapixels)
max ISO too low (400)
missing Time Lapse mode
34
decently wide (25mm)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-330 Vlogging details
Samsung DV150F Vlogging details
9
can't record video
32
decently wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Olympus E-330 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-330 and Samsung DV150F
 Olympus E-330Samsung DV150F
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus E-330 Samsung DV150F
Also referred to as EVOLT E-330 -
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2006-03-18 2013-01-07
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 7 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Maximum resolution 3136 x 2352 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 3 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.5-6.3
Available lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 215k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 616g (1.36 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $1,100 $150