Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A330
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
- Revealed August 2011
(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
- Older Model is Sony A300
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A330 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A330, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and A330 (10MP) and the TG-810 (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TG-810 was introduced 2 years later than the A330 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the TG-810 matches up against the A330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A330 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-810 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-810 Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Sony A330
TG-810 | A330 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | May 2009 | Fresher by 28 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Olympus TG-810
A330 | TG-810 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Sony A330
TG-810 | A330 | |||
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Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-810 comes with physical dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony A330 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A330 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-810 versus the A330.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and A330 is 92 and 67 respectively.
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and A330.
Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-810 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Olympus TG-810 will produce extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern TG-810 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A330 Specifications
Olympus TG-810 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus TG-810 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 |
Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2011-08-16 | 2009-05-18 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3872 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
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 range | 3cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215g (0.47 lbs) | 529g (1.17 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 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 photos | 230 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | 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 |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $428 | $545 |