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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A330

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A330 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Revealed January 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
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
  • Announced May 2009
  • Succeeded the Sony A300
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A330 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A330, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and A330 (10MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and A330 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The E-M1X was announced 9 years after the A330 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-M1X grades vs the A330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Sony A330

 E-M1X A330 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019May 2009More modern by 118 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Olympus E-M1X

 A330 E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Sony A330

 E-M1X A330 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1X offers physical dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and the Sony A330 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M1X vs the A330.

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A330 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and A330 is 54 and 67 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1X and A330.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M1X having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Olympus E-M1X will result in greater detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern E-M1X should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A330 as a Portrait photography camera
76
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
62
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography advice
Sony A330 Street photography advice
67
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
weather proof
good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than others (997g)
75
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Sports photography camera
Sony A330 as a Sports photography camera
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (60.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (870 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
50
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
terrible battery life (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Travel photography info
Sony A330 Travel photography info
68
better than average battery pack (870 per charge)
weather proof
has bluetooth
features touch focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
heavier than others (997g)
44
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (230 shots)
low MP (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A330 as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery pack (870 shots)
has dual storage slots
54
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7")
low MP (10MP)
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Vlogging advice
Sony A330 Vlogging advice
68
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic jack
heavier than others (997g)
9
no video shooting
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Sony A330
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XSony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1X Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2019-01-24 2009-05-18
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Dual 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 surface area 226.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 121 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 107 143
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 60.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.00 m
Flash settings 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 997 grams (2.20 lbs) 529 grams (1.17 lbs)
Physical dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 535
Other
Battery life 870 pictures 230 pictures
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Dual Single
Pricing at release $2,999 $545