Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A330
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A330 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A330 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Sony A330
E-M1X | A330 | |||
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Announced | January 2019 | May 2009 | More modern by 118 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 friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Olympus E-M1X
A330 | E-M1X |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Sony A330
E-M1X | A330 | |||
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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).
See the Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A330 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A330 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | |
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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 |