Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VR-340
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.0-5.7) lens
- 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VR-340 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VR-340, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Olympus. The resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the VR-340 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TG-850 iHS was released 2 years after the VR-340 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TG-850 iHS matches up against the VR-340 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VR-340 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Olympus VR-340. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Olympus VR-340 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Olympus VR-340
TG-850 iHS | VR-340 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | January 2012 | More modern by 25 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
VR-340 | TG-850 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Olympus VR-340
TG-850 iHS | VR-340 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-850 iHS offers external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Olympus VR-340 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VR-340 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-850 iHS vs the VR-340.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and VR-340 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-850 iHS and VR-340.
To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of files though you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern TG-850 iHS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Olympus VR-340 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Olympus VR-340 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-01-29 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/3.0-5.7 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | 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 rate | 7.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.80 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Yes | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 218 grams (0.48 pounds) | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | LI-50B |
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/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $250 | $130 |