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Olympus E-330 vs Sony TX66

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus E-330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus E-330 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Push to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
  • Announced March 2006
  • Additionally referred to as EVOLT E-330
  • Replaced the Olympus E-300
  • Successor is Olympus E-450
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Olympus E-330 vs Sony TX66 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-330 versus Sony TX66, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and TX66 (18MP) and the E-330 (Four Thirds) and TX66 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-330 was introduced 7 years prior to the TX66 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-330 matches up vs the TX66 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Sony TX66

 E-330 TX66 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Olympus E-330

 TX66 E-330 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012March 2006Newer by 72 months
Screen dimensions3.3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1230k215kSharper screen (+1015k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-330 and Sony TX66

 E-330 TX66 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus E-330 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-330 enjoys outer measurements 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 TX66 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-330 versus Sony TX66 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the E-330 compared to the TX66.

Olympus E-330 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-330 and TX66 is 65 and 97 respectively.

Olympus E-330 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-330 and TX66.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-330 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony TX66 will result in greater detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-330 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus E-330 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-330 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-330 Portrait photography information
Sony TX66 Portrait photography information
54
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
MP count low (7MP)
41
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-330 Street photography advice
Sony TX66 Street photography advice
60
tilting screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (616g)
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (400)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-330 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX66 Sports photography highlights
40
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
max fps low (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (7 megapixels)
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-330 Travel photography features
Sony TX66 Travel photography features
50
lighter than average in class (616g)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (7 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
72
great battery (250 shots)
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-330 Landscape photography info
Sony TX66 Landscape photography info
45
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (7MP)
maximum ISO low (400)
does not have Timelapse mode
51
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
great battery (250 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-330
Vlogging with Sony TX66
9
no video
36
really wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
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Olympus E-330 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-330 and Sony TX66
 Olympus E-330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus E-330 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Also called EVOLT E-330 -
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2006-03-18 2012-02-28
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 7 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3136 x 2352 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 3 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3.3"
Resolution of screen 215k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 616 gr (1.36 pounds) 109 gr (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 250 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,100 $350