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Olympus E-450 vs Sony A330

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-450 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Olympus E-450 vs Sony A330 Key Specs

Olympus E-450
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Launched March 2009
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-330
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
  • Old Model is Sony A300
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Olympus E-450 vs Sony A330 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus E-450 and Sony A330, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-450 (10MP) and the A330 (10MP) is very similar but the E-450 (Four Thirds) and A330 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The E-450 was released at a similar time to the A330 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the E-450 matches up against the A330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Sony A330

 E-450 A330 

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Olympus E-450

 A330 E-450 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Sony A330

 E-450 A330 
LaunchedMarch 2009May 2009Similar generation
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus E-450 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-450 has external dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony A330 has sizing 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-450 vs the A330.

Olympus E-450 vs Sony A330 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-450 and A330 is 77 and 67 respectively.

Olympus E-450 vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-450 and A330.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same megapixels but different sensor sizes. The E-450 includes the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field more challenging.

Olympus E-450 vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-450 vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A330 as a Portrait photography camera
57
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
62
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-450 Street photography information
Sony A330 Street photography information
64
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (426g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
75
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-450
Sports photography with Sony A330
39
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
50
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
terrible battery power (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-450 Travel photography highlights
Sony A330 Travel photography highlights
53
lighter than competition (426 grams)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (500 per charge)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
44
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-450 Landscape photography factors
Sony A330 Landscape photography factors
47
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7")
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
54
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-450 Vlogging advice
Sony A330 Vlogging advice
9
no video recording
9
can't record video
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Olympus E-450 vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Sony A330
 Olympus E-450Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus E-450 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2009-03-31 2009-05-18
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 45 143
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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 4.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m
Flash settings 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 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 gr (0.94 lb) 529 gr (1.17 lb)
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 rating 56 64
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.5 11.5
DXO Low light rating 512 535
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 230 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $138 $545