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Olympus E-330 vs Sony RX10 IV

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus E-330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front
Portability
52
Imaging
53
Features
82
Overall
64

Olympus E-330 vs Sony RX10 IV Key Specs

Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Expand to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
  • Announced March 2006
  • Also Known as EVOLT E-330
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-300
  • New Model is Olympus E-450
Sony RX10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Launched September 2017
  • Earlier Model is Sony RX10 III
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Olympus E-330 vs Sony RX10 IV Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus E-330 vs Sony RX10 IV, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the E-330 (Four Thirds) and RX10 IV (1") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-330 was announced 12 years earlier than the RX10 IV and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the E-330 scores versus the RX10 IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Sony RX10 IV

 E-330 RX10 IV 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Olympus E-330

 RX10 IV E-330 
LaunchedSeptember 2017March 2006More recent by 139 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1440k215kSharper screen (+1225k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-330 and Sony RX10 IV

 E-330 RX10 IV 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus E-330 vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-330 has exterior measurements of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 IV has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-330 and the RX10 IV.

Olympus E-330 vs Sony RX10 IV size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-330 and RX10 IV is 65 and 52 respectively.

Olympus E-330 vs Sony RX10 IV top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-330 and RX10 IV.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-330 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony RX10 IV will show greater detail with its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older E-330 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-330 vs Sony RX10 IV sensor size comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-330 vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-330 Portrait photography information
Sony RX10 IV Portrait photography information
54
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
low MP (7MP)
71
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-330 Street photography highlights
Sony RX10 IV Street photography highlights
60
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lighter than others (616g)
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (400)
64
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
environment proofing
more heavy than competitors (1,095 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-330 Sports photography highlights
Sony RX10 IV Sports photography highlights
40
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (7 megapixels)
76
amazing zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (24.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-330 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX10 IV as a Travel photography camera
50
lighter than others (616 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (7 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
56
environment proofing
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (1,095 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-330 Landscape photography advice
Sony RX10 IV Landscape photography advice
45
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (7MP)
maximum ISO low (400)
does not have Timelapse mode
62
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-330 Vlogging features
Sony RX10 IV Vlogging features
9
can't record video
29
really wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone jack
slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (1,095 grams)
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Olympus E-330 vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-330 and Sony RX10 IV
 Olympus E-330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus E-330 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
Also called as EVOLT E-330 -
Class Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2006-03-18 2017-09-12
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 7MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3136 x 2352 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 400 12800
Max enhanced ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 3 315
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-600mm (25.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.4-4.0
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Available lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 215k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 616 grams (1.36 lb) 1095 grams (2.41 lb)
Dimensions 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7")
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 life - 400 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $1,100 $1,698