Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A330

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.