Olympus E-330 vs Sony A700

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus E-330 versus Sony A700, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and A700 (12MP) and the E-330 (Four Thirds) and A700 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-330 was revealed 21 months earlier than the A700 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-330 grades against the A700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-330 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-330 Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-330 provides outer dimensions of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Sony A700 has measurements of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-330 versus Sony A700 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-330 and the A700.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-330 and A700 is 65 and 58 respectively.

Usually, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-330 and A700.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-330 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A700 will offer extra detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older E-330 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.