Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus VR-330

The following is a detailed overview of the Olympus Tough-3000 and Olympus VR-330, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was launched 13 months prior to the VR-330 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Tough-3000 scores versus the VR-330 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 & Olympus VR-330. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery & Olympus VR-330 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus Tough-3000 enjoys external dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Olympus VR-330 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus Tough-3000 and Olympus VR-330 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Tough-3000 versus the VR-330.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Tough-3000 and VR-330 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Tough-3000 and VR-330.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus VR-330 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Tough-3000 will be behind in sensor innovation.