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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A330

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A330 Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Launched May 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
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Superseded the Sony A300
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A330 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A330, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the A330 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The TG-1 iHS was revealed 3 years later than the A330 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the TG-1 iHS scores against the A330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony A330

 TG-1 iHS A330 
IntroducedMay 2012May 2009Fresher by 37 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kCrisper screen (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 A330 TG-1 iHS 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony A330

 TG-1 iHS A330 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-1 iHS enjoys exterior dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony A330 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-1 iHS and the A330.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A330 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and A330 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-1 iHS and A330.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-1 iHS having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus TG-1 iHS will produce greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer TG-1 iHS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography information
Sony A330 Portrait photography information
27
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Street photography with Sony A330
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
75
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Sony A330 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery (350 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
50
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Sony A330 as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery (350 CIPA)
environment proofing
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
44
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography advice
Sony A330 Landscape photography advice
46
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
good battery (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
54
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (10MP)
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Vlogging with Sony A330
36
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
9
no video
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony A330
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Class Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2012-05-08 2009-05-18
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI Bionz
Sensor type BSI-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 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 610k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 gr (0.51 pounds) 529 gr (1.17 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 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 350 photos 230 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI90B NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $399 $545