Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony A330

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony A330, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the A330 (10MP) is relatively similar but the XZ-10 (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The XZ-10 was unveiled 3 years later than the A330 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the XZ-10 scores vs the A330 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The full galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-10 offers external dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony A330 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony A330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the XZ-10 versus the A330.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and A330 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-10 and A330.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The XZ-10 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Olympus XZ-10 will offer greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent XZ-10 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.