Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A33
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A33 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A33 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony A33
TG-1 iHS | A33 | |||
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Revealed | May 2012 | August 2010 | More modern by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
A33 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 610k | Crisper screen (+311k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony A33
TG-1 iHS | A33 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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.
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A33 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Sony SLT-A33 | |
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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 |