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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 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
  • Launched January 2014
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
  • Announced February 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus VR-320
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Olympus VR-330, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was revealed 3 years later than the VR-330 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TG-850 iHS scores versus the VR-330 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Olympus VR-330

 TG-850 iHS VR-330 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2011Fresher by 37 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 VR-330 TG-850 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Olympus VR-330

 TG-850 iHS VR-330 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Olympus VR-330 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Olympus VR-330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-850 iHS vs the VR-330.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and VR-330 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-850 iHS and VR-330.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus TG-850 iHS to deliver more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent TG-850 iHS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography information
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography information
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
good MP (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Street photography with Olympus VR-330
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography info
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography info
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery power (330 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography factors
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography factors
72
great battery power (330 shots)
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (21mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Landscape photography camera
50
pretty wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
great battery power (330 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Vlogging with Olympus VR-330
33
pretty wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (158g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Olympus VR-330
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSOlympus VR-330
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Olympus VR-330
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-29 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4616 x 3464 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 gr (0.48 pounds) 158 gr (0.35 pounds)
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 Overall 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 photographs -
Battery style 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 feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $250 $220