Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A330
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013
(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
- Released May 2009
- Older Model is Sony A300

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A330 Overview
Here is a complete comparison of the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Sony A330, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the A330 (10MP) is relatively close but the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

The TG-630 iHS was brought out 3 years later than the A330 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TG-630 iHS scores vs the A330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A330 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony A330
TG-630 iHS | A330 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | May 2009 | Fresher by 45 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
A330 | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony A330
TG-630 iHS | A330 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has outside dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony A330 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Sony A330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the TG-630 iHS against the A330.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and A330 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-630 iHS and A330.
As you can see, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-630 iHS because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Olympus TG-630 iHS will result in extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern TG-630 iHS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A330 Specifications
Olympus TG-630 iHS | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus TG-630 iHS | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 |
Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2013-01-08 | 2009-05-18 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 10.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167 gr (0.37 lb) | 529 gr (1.17 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" 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 | 220 photographs | 230 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $200 | $545 |