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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A33

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2012
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Successor is Sony A35
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A33 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Sony A33

 TG-820 iHS A33 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012August 2010More modern by 18 months
Display resolution1030k921kClearer display (+109k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 A33 TG-820 iHS 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony A33

 TG-820 iHS A33 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A33 size comparison

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

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography details
Sony A33 Portrait photography details
27
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
72
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography details
Sony A33 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
76
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography details
Sony A33 Sports photography details
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
terrible battery life (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Sony A33 as a Travel photography camera
59
weather proof
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
61
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (340 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography features
Sony A33 Landscape photography features
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery life (220 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
67
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
terrible battery life (340 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging information
Sony A33 Vlogging information
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
77
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone jack
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony A33
 Olympus TG-820 iHSSony SLT-A33
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-820 iHS Sony SLT-A33
Type Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2012-02-08 2010-08-24
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,030k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lb) 500 grams (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 591
Other
Battery life 220 photos 340 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $500 $230