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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A330

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A330 Key Specs

Olympus TG-820 iHS
(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
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released February 2012
Sony A330
(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
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Older Model is Sony A300
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A330 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A330, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the A330 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The TG-820 iHS was released 2 years later than the A330 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-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TG-820 iHS grades against the A330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Sony A330

 TG-820 iHS A330 
RevealedFebruary 2012May 2009Fresher by 34 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1030k230kCrisper screen (+800k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 A330 TG-820 iHS 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony A330

 TG-820 iHS A330 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-820 iHS enjoys external measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony A330 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A330 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-820 iHS compared to the A330.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A330 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-820 iHS and A330 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-820 iHS and A330.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-820 iHS due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Olympus TG-820 iHS will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent TG-820 iHS provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography information
Sony A330 Portrait photography information
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supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography features
Sony A330 Street photography features
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Sony A330 as a Sports photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
not so great battery life (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Travel photography with Sony A330
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environment proofing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery (220 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (230 shots)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A330 as a Landscape photography camera
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quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inch)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
not so great battery life (230 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Vlogging with Sony A330
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no microphone support
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no video recording
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony A330
 Olympus TG-820 iHSSony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-820 iHS Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Type Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2012-02-08 2009-05-18
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI 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 surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,030 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 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 206 gr (0.45 lbs) 529 gr (1.17 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 230 images
Style of battery 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $500 $545