Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony A330

Following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus SZ-10 and Sony A330, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SZ-10 (14MP) and A330 (10MP) and the SZ-10 (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-10 was released 22 months after the A330 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the SZ-10 grades vs the A330 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-10 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-10 has got external dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony A330 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-10 and Sony A330 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-10 and the A330.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and A330 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and A330.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SZ-10 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Olympus SZ-10 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern SZ-10 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.