Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony A330
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony A330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
- Announced September 2016
- Older Model is Olympus E-M1
- Successor is Olympus E-M1 III
(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
- Released May 2009
- Older Model is Sony A300
Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony A330 Overview
Here is a detailed assessment of the Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony A330, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and A330 (10MP) and the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and A330 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-M1 II was introduced 7 years later than the A330 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-M1 II grades vs the A330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony A330 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Sony A330
E-M1 II | A330 | |||
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Released | September 2016 | May 2009 | Fresher by 90 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Crisper display (+807k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Olympus E-M1 II
A330 | E-M1 II |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Sony A330
E-M1 II | A330 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus |
Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 II provides outer measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Sony A330 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony A330 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M1 II versus the A330.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 II and A330 is 68 and 67 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 II and A330.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 II having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Olympus E-M1 II will give you extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern E-M1 II provides an edge in sensor technology.
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony A330 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2016-09-19 | 2009-05-18 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VIII | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Total lenses | 107 | 143 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,037k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 60.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.10 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m |
Flash options | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | None |
Video file format | MOV, H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 574g (1.27 lb) | 529g (1.17 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 80 | 64 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.8 | 11.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 1312 | 535 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | 230 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLH-1 | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | Two | One |
Pricing at launch | $1,700 | $545 |