Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony A33

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony A33, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the A33 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-850 iHS was manufactured 3 years after the A33 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TG-850 iHS scores against the A33 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Sony SLT-A33. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS features outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-850 iHS versus the A33.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and A33 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and A33.

Clearly, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-850 iHS due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Olympus TG-850 iHS will resolve extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TG-850 iHS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.