Olympus E-M1 vs Sony A330

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus E-M1 versus Sony A330, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 (16MP) and A330 (10MP) and the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and A330 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1 was released 4 years after the A330 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-M1 grades versus the A330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 features exterior dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony A330 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M1 compared to the A330.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 and A330 is 71 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 and A330.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Olympus E-M1 will show more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher E-M1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.