Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony A330

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery & Sony A330 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.