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Olympus TG-860 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
42
Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Olympus TG-860 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Olympus TG-860
(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
  • 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-870
Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Older Model is Olympus VR-320
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-860 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus TG-860 and Olympus VR-330, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was manufactured 4 years later than the VR-330 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the TG-860 scores versus the VR-330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Olympus VR-330

 TG-860 VR-330 
ReleasedFebruary 2015February 2011Fresher by 49 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Olympus TG-860

 VR-330 TG-860 

Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Olympus VR-330

 TG-860 VR-330 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-860 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-860 has got outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus VR-330 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-860 and Olympus VR-330 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-860 against the VR-330.

Olympus TG-860 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-860 and VR-330 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-860 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-860 and VR-330.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-860 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent TG-860 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-860 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-860 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-860 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Portrait photography camera
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
good resolution (14MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-860 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Street photography camera
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-860 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Sports photography camera
49
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Travel photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography advice
71
environment sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (21mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-860
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-330
48
relatively wide (21mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Vlogging details
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging details
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relatively wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (158g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Olympus TG-860 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-860 and Olympus VR-330
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860Olympus VR-330
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Olympus VR-330
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-02-06 2011-02-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII TruePic III
Sensor type 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 224 grams (0.49 lb) 158 grams (0.35 lb)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-50B LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $279 $220