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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2014
Olympus VR-320
(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
  • Launched July 2011
  • New Model is Olympus VR-330
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Olympus VR-320, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was introduced 2 years later than the VR-320 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TG-850 iHS grades versus the VR-320 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Olympus VR-320

 TG-850 iHS VR-320 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2011Fresher by 31 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 VR-320 TG-850 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Olympus VR-320

 TG-850 iHS VR-320 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS comes with external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Olympus VR-320 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Olympus VR-320 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-850 iHS vs the VR-320.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and VR-320 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-850 iHS and VR-320.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus TG-850 iHS to provide extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent TG-850 iHS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography advice
Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography advice
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decent MP (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography advice
Olympus VR-320 Street photography advice
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Sports photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery pack (330 shots)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Travel photography with Olympus VR-320
72
good battery pack (330 per charge)
weather proof
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (21mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competition (158g)
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography information
Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography information
50
really wide (21mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery pack (330 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
42
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging highlights
Olympus VR-320 Vlogging highlights
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really wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition (158g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Olympus VR-320
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSOlympus VR-320
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Olympus VR-320
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-29 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Full resolution 4616 x 3464 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Yes None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 gr (0.48 lbs) 158 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 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 life 330 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $250 $179