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Olympus E-330 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus E-330 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
50
Overall
42

Olympus E-330 vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs

Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Increase to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
  • Introduced March 2006
  • Also Known as EVOLT E-330
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-300
  • Replacement is Olympus E-450
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched September 2011
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Olympus E-330 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Olympus E-330 versus Samsung WB750, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and WB750 (13MP) and the E-330 (Four Thirds) and WB750 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-330 was unveiled 6 years prior to the WB750 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-330 matches up vs the WB750 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Samsung WB750

 E-330 WB750 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Olympus E-330

 WB750 E-330 
LaunchedSeptember 2011March 2006More recent by 66 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k215kSharper screen (+245k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-330 and Samsung WB750

 E-330 WB750 
Manually focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus E-330 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-330 enjoys 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 Samsung WB750 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the E-330 compared to the WB750.

Olympus E-330 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-330 and WB750 is 65 and 93 respectively.

Olympus E-330 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-330 and WB750.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-330 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung WB750 will show extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older E-330 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-330 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-330 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-330 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB750 Portrait photography advice
54
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (7 megapixels)
42
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
supports face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-330 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB750 Street photography highlights
60
screen tilts
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (616 grams)
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (400)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (193g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-330 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB750 Sports photography highlights
40
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (7MP)
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-330 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB750 Travel photography advice
50
lighter than competition in class (616g)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (7 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than average (193 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-330
Landscape photography with Samsung WB750
45
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (7MP)
low max ISO (400)
no Time Lapse function
49
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-330
Vlogging with Samsung WB750
9
no video
34
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (193g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Olympus E-330 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-330 and Samsung WB750
 Olympus E-330Samsung WB750
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus E-330 Samsung WB750
Also Known as EVOLT E-330 -
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2006-03-18 2011-09-01
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3136 x 2352 4096 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 3 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 215k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 616g (1.36 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $1,100 $339