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Olympus E-330 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus E-330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38

Olympus E-330 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs

Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Expand to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
  • Launched March 2006
  • Alternative Name is EVOLT E-330
  • Older Model is Olympus E-300
  • Updated by Olympus E-450
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus E-330 vs Sony TX100V Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Olympus E-330 vs Sony TX100V, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the E-330 (Four Thirds) and TX100V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-330 was introduced 5 years prior to the TX100V which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the E-330 scores versus the TX100V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Sony TX100V

 E-330 TX100V 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Olympus E-330

 TX100V E-330 
IntroducedJanuary 2011March 2006Newer by 58 months
Screen sizing3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1229k215kCrisper screen (+1014k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-330 and Sony TX100V

 E-330 TX100V 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus E-330 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-330 offers physical dimensions of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") and a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-330 vs Sony TX100V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the E-330 compared to the TX100V.

Olympus E-330 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-330 and TX100V is 65 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-330 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-330 and TX100V.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-330 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony TX100V will give you extra detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged E-330 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-330 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-330 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-330 Portrait photography details
Sony TX100V Portrait photography details
54
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (7 megapixels)
29
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus E-330 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Street photography camera
60
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (616g)
lack of image stabilization
low maximum ISO (400)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-330 Sports photography information
Sony TX100V Sports photography information
40
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (7MP)
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-330
Travel photography with Sony TX100V
50
lighter than competition (616 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (7MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
has touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (147 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-330 Landscape photography features
Sony TX100V Landscape photography features
45
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (7 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (400)
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
decently wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-330 Vlogging information
Sony TX100V Vlogging information
9
can't shoot video
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (147g)
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Olympus E-330 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-330 and Sony TX100V
 Olympus E-330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus E-330 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Also Known as EVOLT E-330 -
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2006-03-18 2011-01-06
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 7MP 16MP
Anti alias 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 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Number of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 215k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 616g (1.36 lbs) 147g (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage 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 1 1
Retail price $1,100 $380