Olympus EVOLT E-330 Digital Camera Review

Olympus EVOLT E-330

First Impressions Review

3.1 The Four Thirds cameras introduced before the E-330 didn't really differentiate themselves from more typical DSLRs through image quality or usability, but the E-330 adds live preview – a fundamentally new feature for DSLRs. At $1099 with a 14-45mm lens, the E-330 is poised to attract new DSLR users who are looking for a more capable camera than the other sub-$1000 offerings.
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Olympus EVOLT E-330


Connectivity
Software
The EVOLT E-330 comes with Olympus software for downloading, editing and management of images. Look for our full review for an evaluation of the software's performance.

Jacks, Ports, Plugs
The EVOLT E-330 has a USB port, analog video output and a hot shoe for dedicated and generic flashes.

Direct Print Options
The EVOLT E-330 is compatible with PictBridge and DPOF printing.

Battery
Olympus fitted the EVOLT E-330 with a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery. In general, this type of cell provides longer life than competing technologies, and is lighter and more compact too.

Memory
The EVOLT E-330 accepts both CompactFlash and xD media. CompactFlash is the most common media format for DSLRs, and is available in a wide range of capacities. It is price-competitive with other formats.

Olympus collaborated in the development of xD cards; cameras from Olympus and Fuji use this format. xD cards are physically much smaller than CF cards but also come in a wide range of capacities. They generally cost a bit more than CF media.

Other Features
Supersonic Wave Filter - The EVOLT E-330 includes Olympus’ proprietary dust control system, which vibrates a protective glass over the sensor to remove disruptive dust.

Wireless Remote - The EVOLT E-330 accepts a wireless remote control, which Olympus sells separately.

Interchangeable Eyecup - Olympus makes interchangeable eyecups for the EVOLT E-330's optical viewfinder.
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