Olympus E-420 vs Sony A330

The following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus E-420 vs Sony A330, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-420 (10MP) and the A330 (10MP) is fairly similar but the E-420 (Four Thirds) and A330 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The E-420 was revealed 10 months before the A330 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the E-420 scores against the A330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-420 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-420 Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-420 comes with physical dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony A330 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-420 vs the A330.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-420 and A330 is 77 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-420 and A330.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The E-420 provides the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field more difficult. The more aged E-420 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.