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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A330

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A330 Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2017
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-4
  • Updated by Olympus TG-6
Sony A330
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Older Model is Sony A300
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A330 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Olympus TG-5 and Sony A330, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the A330 (10MP) is very similar but the TG-5 (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The TG-5 was manufactured 8 years later than the A330 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TG-5 matches up versus the A330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Sony A330

 TG-5 A330 
RevealedMay 2017May 2009Fresher by 98 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Olympus TG-5

 A330 TG-5 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Sony A330

 TG-5 A330 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-5 provides external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony A330 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-5 and Sony A330 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-5 against the A330.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A330 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and A330 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and A330.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-5 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus TG-5 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher TG-5 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography features
Sony A330 Portrait photography features
39
focusing manually
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
62
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Street photography camera
Sony A330 as a Street photography camera
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (250 grams)
75
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Sports photography factors
Sony A330 Sports photography factors
46
high fps (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery pack (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
50
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
slow fps (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Travel photography details
Sony A330 Travel photography details
68
good battery pack (340 shots)
weather proofing
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors in class (250g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
44
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (230 shots)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A330 as a Landscape photography camera
57
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery pack (340 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
54
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.7")
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery (230 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-5
Vlogging with Sony A330
34
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing mic support
heavier than competitors in class (250 grams)
9
can't record video
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Sony A330
 Olympus Tough TG-5Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-5 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Category Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2017-05-17 2009-05-18
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 10.00 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 grams (0.55 lb) 529 grams (1.17 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 535
Other
Battery life 340 images 230 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $449 $545