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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Olympus Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 3000
Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus VR-320
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Olympus VR-330

 Tough-3000 VR-330 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 VR-330 Tough-3000 
ReleasedFebruary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Olympus VR-330

 Tough-3000 VR-330 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

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

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
good resolution (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Street photography information
Olympus VR-330 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography highlights
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography highlights
36
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Travel photography camera
61
environment proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography factors
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography factors
35
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging info
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging info
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (158g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus Tough-3000 and Olympus VR-330
 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000Olympus VR-330
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 Olympus VR-330
Also Known as mju Tough 3000 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-07 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159g (0.35 pounds) 158g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $220