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Olympus E-330 vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus E-330 front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46

Olympus E-330 vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Raise to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
  • Announced March 2006
  • Also referred to as EVOLT E-330
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-300
  • New Model is Olympus E-450
Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Refreshed by Samsung GX-20
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Olympus E-330 vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus E-330 vs Samsung GX-10, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the E-330 (Four Thirds) and GX-10 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The E-330 was announced 6 months earlier than the GX-10 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-330 matches up vs the GX-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Samsung GX-10

 E-330 GX-10 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution215k210kClearer screen (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Olympus E-330

 GX-10 E-330 

Common features in the Olympus E-330 and Samsung GX-10

 E-330 GX-10 
IntroducedMarch 2006September 2006Same age
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus E-330 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-330 enjoys external dimensions of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") along with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Samsung GX-10 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the E-330 vs the GX-10.

Olympus E-330 vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-330 and GX-10 is 65 and 59 respectively.

Olympus E-330 vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-330 and GX-10.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-330 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung GX-10 will render extra detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Olympus E-330 vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-330 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-330 Portrait photography features
Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography features
54
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (7 megapixels)
53
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-330 Street photography details
Samsung GX-10 Street photography details
60
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (616 grams)
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (400)
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-330 Sports photography information
Samsung GX-10 Sports photography information
40
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (7MP)
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-330 Travel photography info
Samsung GX-10 Travel photography info
50
lighter than competition (616 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (7 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
49
environment proof
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-330 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography highlights
45
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (7MP)
maximum ISO low (400)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
55
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-330 Vlogging info
Samsung GX-10 Vlogging info
9
can't shoot video
9
no video
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Olympus E-330 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-330 and Samsung GX-10
 Olympus E-330Samsung GX-10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus E-330 Samsung GX-10
Alternative name EVOLT E-330 -
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2006-03-18 2006-09-21
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 7MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3136 x 2352 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 3 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 45 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.5"
Resolution of display 215k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lb) 793 gr (1.75 lb)
Physical dimensions 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
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