Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A33

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Sony A33, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the A33 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-630 iHS was revealed 2 years later than the A33 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TG-630 iHS matches up against the A33 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony SLT-A33. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS provides outer 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) whilst the Sony A33 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Sony A33 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the TG-630 iHS against the A33.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and A33 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-630 iHS and A33.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-630 iHS with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A33 will give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger TG-630 iHS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.