Olympus 8010 vs Sony A33

Let's look more closely at the Olympus 8010 versus Sony A33, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the A33 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the 8010 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The 8010 was released 6 months earlier than the A33 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 8010 scores versus the A33 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Sony SLT-A33. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8010 features outside measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony A33 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 8010 versus Sony A33 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the 8010 compared to the A33.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and A33 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and A33.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 8010 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A33 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively.