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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony A330

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony A330 Key Specs

Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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
  • Earlier Model is Sony A300
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony A330 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-310 versus Sony A330, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and A330 (10MP) and the TG-310 (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The TG-310 was announced 20 months later than the A330 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TG-310 matches up against the A330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony A330

 TG-310 A330 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011May 2009More recent by 20 months

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Olympus TG-310

 A330 TG-310 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony A330

 TG-310 A330 
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-310 features physical measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony A330 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-310 versus Sony A330 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-310 versus the A330.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony A330 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and A330 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-310 and A330.

As you can see, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-310 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Olympus TG-310 will offer greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger TG-310 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A330 as a Portrait photography camera
33
resolution is good (14MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Street photography camera
Sony A330 as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
75
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography highlights
Sony A330 Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (150 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
bad battery (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography information
Sony A330 Travel photography information
67
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
weather proof
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
44
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery (230 per charge)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography information
Sony A330 Landscape photography information
39
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery power (150 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
54
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.7")
low megapixels (10MP)
bad battery (230 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Vlogging details
Sony A330 Vlogging details
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (155g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
9
no video shooting
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Sony A330
 Olympus TG-310Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-310 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Category Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2011-01-06 2009-05-18
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Bionz
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 155g (0.34 lbs) 529g (1.17 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 150 shots 230 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $545