Olympus E-410 vs Sony A330
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Olympus E-410 vs Sony A330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
- Launched June 2007
- Additionally referred to as EVOLT E-410
- Old Model is Olympus E-400
- Newer Model is Olympus E-420
(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
- Launched May 2009
- Older Model is Sony A300
Olympus E-410 vs Sony A330 Overview
Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus E-410 vs Sony A330, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-410 (10MP) and the A330 (10MP) is very similar but the E-410 (Four Thirds) and A330 (APS-C) have different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe E-410 was launched 23 months before the A330 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the E-410 matches up against the A330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-410 vs Sony A330 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-410 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-410 Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-410 over the Sony A330
E-410 | A330 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Olympus E-410
A330 | E-410 | |||
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Launched | May 2009 | June 2007 | Fresher by 23 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 215k | Clearer display (+15k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-410 and Sony A330
E-410 | A330 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-410 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-410 enjoys external dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Sony A330 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-410 vs Sony A330 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-410 against the A330.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-410 and A330 is 77 and 67 respectively.
Olympus E-410 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-410 and A330.
Clearly, both of the cameras have the same resolution but different sensor sizing. The E-410 has the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field harder. The older E-410 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-410 vs Sony A330 Specifications
Olympus E-410 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus E-410 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 |
Also Known as | EVOLT E-410 | - |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2007-06-14 | 2009-05-18 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3872 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 3 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Total lenses | 45 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 215 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Highest video resolution | None | None |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 435g (0.96 pounds) | 529g (1.17 pounds) |
Physical 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 Overall score | 51 | 64 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.1 | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.0 | 11.5 |
DXO Low light score | 494 | 535 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 230 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | - | $545 |