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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VR-340 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
  • Released January 2014
Olympus VR-340
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Olympus VR-340

 TG-850 iHS VR-340 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2012More modern by 25 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 VR-340 TG-850 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Olympus VR-340

 TG-850 iHS VR-340 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical 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).

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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.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VR-340 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-340
35
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography info
Olympus VR-340 Street photography info
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography highlights
Olympus VR-340 Sports photography highlights
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery life (330 CIPA)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography info
Olympus VR-340 Travel photography info
72
good battery life (330 CIPA)
environment sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (21mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Landscape photography camera
50
fairly wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
good battery life (330 shots)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging info
Olympus VR-340 Vlogging info
33
fairly wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no mic port
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Olympus VR-340
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSOlympus VR-340
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