Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A33

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Sony SLT-A33. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.