Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A33

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Sony A33, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the A33 (14MP) is very similar but the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-820 iHS was revealed 18 months after the A33 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TG-820 iHS matches up vs the A33 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony SLT-A33. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS has got external measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-820 iHS vs the A33.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-820 iHS and A33 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-820 iHS and A33.

Plainly, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-820 iHS with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A33 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer TG-820 iHS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.