Sony DSLR-A330 vs Olympus E-M10 II

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Sony DSLR-A330 vs Olympus E-M10 II

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APS-C 369.7mm²
10.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 3200

Go in depth with our full Sony DSLR-A330 Review.
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4/3 224.9mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Olympus E-M10 II Review.
How does it shoot? Olympus E-M10 II in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the E-M10 II.
Compare Olympus E-M10 II image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Olympus E-M10 II conclusion.

Succeeded by the Olympus E-M10 III
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Differences

Sony DSLR-A330 advantages over Olympus E-M10 II

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 6.12 vs 3.75 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.60 vs 0.8 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

510 vs 320 shots
Capture more photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos

Olympus E-M10 II advantages over Sony DSLR-A330

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
E-M10 II test data on DxO Mark DSLR-A330 test data on DxO Mark

842 vs 535 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Thinner
46 mm vs 71 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/250 vs 1/160 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Newer
9 years vs 16 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
1037k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More viewfinder magnification
0.62x vs 0.49x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
16.1 vs 10.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
8.9 fps vs 2.4 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
28 vs 18 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Read our Sony DSLR-A330 Review

Excellent value for the money; Professional-grade ergonomics; Incredibly good image quality for its class; Solid performance specs across the board; Loaded with features.
Kit lens may not be quite as sharp as previous kit lens from this line; Below average battery life; Somewhat confusing menu systems.
Read our Olympus E-M10 II Review

The Competition

Compared to Pentax K200D

Sony DSLR-A330

Pentax K200D

$530
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$800
APS-C

Lens selection
Top deck display

Compare Sony DSLR-A330 vs Pentax K200D

Olympus E-M10 II

Pentax K200D

$349
4/3

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$800
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K200D

Compared to Sony DSLR-A230

Sony DSLR-A330

Sony DSLR-A230

$530
APS-C

Tiltable Screen

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
More viewfinder magnification

Compare Sony DSLR-A330 vs Sony DSLR-A230

Olympus E-M10 II

Sony DSLR-A230

$349
4/3

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$549
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony DSLR-A230

Compared to Nikon D3000

Sony DSLR-A330

Nikon D3000

$530
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Tiltable Screen

$450
APS-C

Lens selection
More viewfinder magnification

Compare Sony DSLR-A330 vs Nikon D3000

Olympus E-M10 II

Nikon D3000

$349
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$450
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus E-M10 II vs Nikon D3000

Compared to Olympus E-M10

Sony DSLR-A330

Olympus E-M10

$530
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$399
4/3

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Sony DSLR-A330 vs Olympus E-M10

Olympus E-M10 II

Olympus E-M10

$349
4/3

Fast startup
Shoots 24p video

$399
4/3

Compare Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-M10

Compared to Panasonic GX85

Sony DSLR-A330

Panasonic GX85

$530
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$598
4/3

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Sony DSLR-A330 vs Panasonic GX85

Olympus E-M10 II

Panasonic GX85

$349
4/3

Higher effective ISO
More telephoto lens reach

$598
4/3

Shoot 4K video
In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GX85

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