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Olympus E-330 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus E-330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Olympus E-330 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Raise to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
  • Released March 2006
  • Alternate Name is EVOLT E-330
  • Old Model is Olympus E-300
  • Updated by Olympus E-450
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Olympus E-330 vs Sony HX9V Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-330 and Sony HX9V, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the E-330 (Four Thirds) and HX9V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The E-330 was introduced 6 years earlier than the HX9V and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the E-330 grades against the HX9V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Sony HX9V

 E-330 HX9V 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Olympus E-330

 HX9V E-330 
AnnouncedJuly 2011March 2006Fresher by 64 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k215kCrisper screen (+706k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-330 and Sony HX9V

 E-330 HX9V 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-330 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-330 offers outside 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) while the Sony HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-330 versus the HX9V.

Olympus E-330 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-330 and HX9V is 65 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-330 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-330 and HX9V.

Clearly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-330 using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX9V will resolve greater detail using its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older E-330 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-330 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-330 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-330 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Portrait photography camera
54
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
MP count low (7MP)
39
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-330 Street photography highlights
Sony HX9V Street photography highlights
60
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (616 grams)
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (400)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-330 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Sports photography camera
40
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (7MP)
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-330 Travel photography factors
Sony HX9V Travel photography factors
50
lighter than others in class (616 grams)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (7MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (245g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-330 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (7 megapixels)
low max ISO (400)
no Timelapse mode
49
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-330 Vlogging factors
Sony HX9V Vlogging factors
9
can't record video
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
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Olympus E-330 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-330 and Sony HX9V
 Olympus E-330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus E-330 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Also called as EVOLT E-330 -
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2006-03-18 2011-07-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 7 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3136 x 2352 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 400 3200
Max enhanced ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Total lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 215k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 616 grams (1.36 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $1,100 $328