Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A33

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-810 and Sony A33, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the A33 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the TG-810 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-810 was brought out 12 months after the A33 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TG-810 scores versus the A33 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-810 and Sony SLT-A33. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-810 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-810 has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-810 and Sony A33 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the TG-810 versus the A33.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and A33 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and A33.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The TG-810 has the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field harder. The more modern TG-810 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.