Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony A330

Here, we are matching up the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony A330, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and A330 (10MP) and the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-610UZ was launched 20 months later than the A330 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SP-610UZ scores against the A330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-610UZ provides outside dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 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).

Compare the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony A330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-610UZ and the A330.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and A330 is 79 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and A330.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SP-610UZ featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Olympus SP-610UZ will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SP-610UZ is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.