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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony A330

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
42
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony A330 Key Specs

Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-870
Sony A330
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Old Model is Sony A300
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony A330 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-860 and Sony A330, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the TG-860 (16MP) and A330 (10MP) and the TG-860 (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The TG-860 was unveiled 5 years after the A330 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TG-860 matches up against the A330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Sony A330

 TG-860 A330 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015May 2009More modern by 70 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Olympus TG-860

 A330 TG-860 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Sony A330

 TG-860 A330 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-860 comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony A330 has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-860 against the A330.

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony A330 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and A330 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-860 and A330.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-860 using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Olympus TG-860 will result in more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer TG-860 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Portrait photography advice
Sony A330 Portrait photography advice
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-860
Street photography with Sony A330
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
75
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Sports photography advice
Sony A330 Sports photography advice
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
bad battery life (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Travel photography details
Sony A330 Travel photography details
71
environment proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (21mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
44
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (230 per charge)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-860
Landscape photography with Sony A330
48
relatively wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inches)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Vlogging highlights
Sony A330 Vlogging highlights
33
relatively wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
9
can't shoot video
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-860 and Sony A330
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Type Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2015-02-06 2009-05-18
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 10.00 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 224 grams (0.49 lb) 529 grams (1.17 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 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 300 photographs 230 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $279 $545