Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A330
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A330 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A330 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Sony A330
TG-820 iHS | A330 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | May 2009 | Fresher by 34 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1030k | 230k | Crisper screen (+800k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
A330 | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony A330
TG-820 iHS | A330 | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A330 Specifications
Olympus TG-820 iHS | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | |
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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 |