Olympus E-400 vs Sony A330

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus E-400 versus Sony A330, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-400 (10MP) and the A330 (10MP) is fairly similar but the E-400 (Four Thirds) and A330 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The E-400 was announced 3 years before the A330 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the E-400 matches up against the A330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-400 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-400 Gallery & Sony A330 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-400 provides outside measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Sony A330 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-400 vs the A330.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-400 and A330 is 77 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-400 and A330.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The E-400 uses the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult. The more aged E-400 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.