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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A33

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A33 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
  • Released May 2012
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Successor is Sony A35
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A33 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony A33, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the A33 (14MP) is pretty similar but the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-1 iHS was introduced 21 months after the A33 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the TG-1 iHS scores against the A33 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony A33

 TG-1 iHS A33 
RevealedMay 2012August 2010More modern by 21 months

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 A33 TG-1 iHS 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k610kCrisper screen (+311k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony A33

 TG-1 iHS A33 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS comes with outside measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony A33 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony A33 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-1 iHS against the A33.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A33 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and A33 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and A33.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-1 iHS having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A33 will offer extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern TG-1 iHS should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A33 as a Portrait photography camera
27
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
72
has manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Street photography with Sony A33
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
76
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Sports photography with Sony A33
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery power (350 per charge)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
terrible battery life (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography information
Sony A33 Travel photography information
68
great battery power (350 shots)
environment sealing
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
61
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (340 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A33 as a Landscape photography camera
46
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
great battery power (350 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
67
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
terrible battery life (340 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging info
Sony A33 Vlogging info
36
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
77
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony A33
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSony SLT-A33
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Sony SLT-A33
Class Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2012-05-08 2010-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 610k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lbs) 500 grams (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 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 350 images 340 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI90B NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $399 $230