Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A330

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS & Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery & Sony A330 Gallery.

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.

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

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.