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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A33

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 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 - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2013
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Replacement is Sony A35
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A33 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony A33, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the A33 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The TG-2 iHS was announced 2 years after the A33 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TG-2 iHS scores against the A33 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony A33

 TG-2 iHS A33 
ReleasedJune 2013August 2010More modern by 35 months

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 A33 TG-2 iHS 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k610kCrisper screen (+311k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony A33

 TG-2 iHS A33 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS provides outside measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having 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") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony A33 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-2 iHS against the A33.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A33 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and A33 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-2 iHS and A33.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-2 iHS having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A33 will resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern TG-2 iHS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography advice
Sony A33 Portrait photography advice
27
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
72
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography advice
Sony A33 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
76
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Sony A33 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
great battery pack (350 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
terrible battery power (340 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Travel photography with Sony A33
68
great battery pack (350 shots)
weather proof
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
61
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (340 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography advice
Sony A33 Landscape photography advice
46
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
great battery pack (350 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
67
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
terrible battery power (340 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging advice
Sony A33 Vlogging advice
36
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
77
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony A33
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSony SLT-A33
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Sony SLT-A33
Category Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2013-06-28 2010-08-24
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 610k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lb) 500 grams (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 591
Other
Battery life 350 images 340 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-90B NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $380 $230