Olympus TG-310 vs Sony A33

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus TG-310 versus Sony A33, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the A33 (14MP) is very close but the TG-310 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-310 was launched 5 months later than the A33 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TG-310 grades vs the A33 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-310 & Sony SLT-A33. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-310 Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-310 provides outer measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony A33 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-310 versus Sony A33 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-310 and the A33.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and A33 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and A33.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The TG-310 uses the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field trickier.