Olympus E-600 vs Sony A33

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-600 versus Sony A33, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the A33 (14MP) is pretty similar but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and A33 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The E-600 was launched 11 months earlier than the A33 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the E-600 matches up against the A33 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-600 & Sony SLT-A33. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-600 Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-600 enjoys exterior measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Sony A33 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-600 versus Sony A33 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the E-600 vs the A33.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-600 and A33 is 71 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-600 and A33.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-600 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A33 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older E-600 is going to be behind in sensor tech.