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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony A330

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony A330 Key Specs

Olympus Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also Known as mju Tough 3000
Sony A330
(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
  • Announced May 2009
  • Superseded the Sony A300
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony A330 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony A330, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the A330 (10MP) is pretty similar but the Tough-3000 (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The Tough-3000 was launched 8 months later than the A330 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Tough-3000 scores against the A330 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Sony A330

 Tough-3000 A330 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010May 2009Fresher by 8 months

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 A330 Tough-3000 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony A330

 Tough-3000 A330 
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus Tough-3000 features physical dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while 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).

Analyze the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony A330 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Tough-3000 compared to the A330.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony A330 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Tough-3000 and A330 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Tough-3000 and A330.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Tough-3000 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Olympus Tough-3000 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Tough-3000 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A330 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus Tough-3000
Street photography with Sony A330
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
75
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography features
Sony A330 Sports photography features
36
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
50
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
low battery life (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography details
Sony A330 Travel photography details
61
weather sealing
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
44
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery life (230 per charge)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus Tough-3000
Landscape photography with Sony A330
35
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
54
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (10MP)
low battery life (230 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging features
Sony A330 Vlogging features
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
9
can't shoot video
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony A330
 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Alternate name mju Tough 3000 -
Category Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2010-01-07 2009-05-18
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 10.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format MPEG-4 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 159 gr (0.35 pounds) 529 gr (1.17 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") 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 - 230 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $545