Olympus 1 vs Sony A33

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus 1 versus Sony A33, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the A33 (14MP) is very similar but the 1 (1/1.7") and A33 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1 was revealed 3 years later than the A33 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 1 matches up vs the A33 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 1 & Sony SLT-A33. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 1 Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 1 comes with outside dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony A33 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 1 versus Sony A33 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the 1 and the A33.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and A33 is 79 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 and A33.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A33 will offer more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent 1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.