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Olympus E-410 vs Sony A330

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40
Olympus E-410 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Olympus E-410 vs Sony A330 Key Specs

Olympus E-410
(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
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
  • Launched May 2009
  • Older Model is Sony A300
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-410 over the Sony A330

 E-410 A330 

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Olympus E-410

 A330 E-410 
LaunchedMay 2009June 2007Fresher by 23 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k215kClearer display (+15k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-410 and Sony A330

 E-410 A330 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-410 vs Sony A330 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-410 vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-410 vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-410 vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-410 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A330 Portrait photography highlights
56
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
low MP (10MP)
62
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-410 Street photography information
Sony A330 Street photography information
60
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
75
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-410 Sports photography details
Sony A330 Sports photography details
42
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-410 Travel photography features
Sony A330 Travel photography features
49
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
44
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (230 shots)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-410 Landscape photography factors
Sony A330 Landscape photography factors
50
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
no Time Lapse mode
54
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (10MP)
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-410 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A330 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
9
can't shoot video
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Olympus E-410 vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-410 and Sony A330
 Olympus E-410Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
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