Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony A330
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony A330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
- 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
- Released May 2009
- Older Model is Sony A300
Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony A330 Overview
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony A330 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Sony A330
XZ-10 | A330 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | May 2009 | Fresher by 46 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Olympus XZ-10
A330 | XZ-10 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Sony A330
XZ-10 | A330 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony A330 Specifications
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2013-01-30 | 2009-05-18 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-2.7 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 10.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 221 gr (0.49 lb) | 529 gr (1.17 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 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 | 240 shots | 230 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $428 | $545 |