Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony A330

The following is a in depth review of the Olympus E-PL9 versus Sony A330, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the E-PL9 (16MP) and A330 (10MP) and the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and A330 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL9 was announced 8 years after the A330 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-PL9 scores against the A330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL9 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL9 enjoys outer dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Sony A330 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

See the Olympus E-PL9 versus Sony A330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PL9 against the A330.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL9 and A330 is 85 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL9 and A330.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL9 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Olympus E-PL9 will render extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent E-PL9 will have an advantage in sensor technology.