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Olympus E-400 vs Sony A330

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Olympus E-400 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Olympus E-400 vs Sony A330 Key Specs

Olympus E-400
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Updated by Olympus E-410
Sony A330
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Succeeded the Sony A300
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Olympus E-400 vs Sony A330 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-400 over the Sony A330

 E-400 A330 

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Olympus E-400

 A330 E-400 
IntroducedMay 2009September 2006More modern by 32 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k215kClearer display (+15k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-400 and Sony A330

 E-400 A330 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus E-400 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

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).

See the Olympus E-400 versus Sony A330 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-400 vs Sony A330 size comparison

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

Olympus E-400 vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-400 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-400 vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-400 vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-400 vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-400 Portrait photography info
Sony A330 Portrait photography info
46
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
manual mode not available
low resolution (10 megapixels)
62
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-400 as a Street photography camera
Sony A330 as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
75
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-400 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A330 as a Sports photography camera
38
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
bad battery power (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-400 Travel photography info
Sony A330 Travel photography info
49
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
44
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (230 shots)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-400 Landscape photography details
Sony A330 Landscape photography details
45
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
54
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.7")
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-400 Vlogging advice
Sony A330 Vlogging advice
9
no video shooting
9
no video shooting
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Olympus E-400 vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-400 and Sony A330
 Olympus E-400Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus E-400 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2006-09-14 2009-05-18
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 45 143
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 215 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.49x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 435 gr (0.96 pounds) 529 gr (1.17 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 535
Other
Battery life - 230 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $599 $545