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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A33

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-4
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Replacement is Sony A35
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A33 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus TG-3 and Sony A33, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the A33 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the TG-3 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-3 was revealed 3 years after the A33 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the TG-3 grades vs the A33 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Sony A33

 TG-3 A33 
IntroducedMarch 2014August 2010Newer by 44 months

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Olympus TG-3

 A33 TG-3 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Sony A33

 TG-3 A33 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-3 enjoys physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony A33 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-3 and Sony A33 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-3 against the A33.

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A33 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and A33 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-3 and A33.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-3 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Olympus TG-3 will produce greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The newer TG-3 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography factors
Sony A33 Portrait photography factors
37
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
72
manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Street photography details
Sony A33 Street photography details
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (247 grams)
76
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Sports photography highlights
Sony A33 Sports photography highlights
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather proof
great battery power (330 CIPA)
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low battery life (340 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Travel photography advice
Sony A33 Travel photography advice
74
great battery power (330 CIPA)
weather proof
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (247g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
61
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery life (340 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A33 as a Landscape photography camera
56
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
great battery power (330 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
low battery life (340 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-3
Vlogging with Sony A33
34
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition (247 grams)
77
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Sony A33
 Olympus Tough TG-3Sony SLT-A33
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-3 Sony SLT-A33
Type Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2014-03-31 2010-08-24
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII 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 area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dot
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 speed 5.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 247 grams (0.54 lb) 500 grams (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (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 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 330 pictures 340 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $350 $230