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Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-860
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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus VR-320
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Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus TG-870 and Olympus VR-330, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Olympus. The resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was announced 4 years after the VR-330 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-870 grades against the VR-330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Olympus VR-330

 TG-870 VR-330 
IntroducedJanuary 2016February 2011More modern by 60 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Olympus TG-870

 VR-330 TG-870 

Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Olympus VR-330

 TG-870 VR-330 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-870 enjoys outer measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-330 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-870 and Olympus VR-330 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the TG-870 compared to the VR-330.

Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and VR-330 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The pic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and VR-330.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-870 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer TG-870 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography information
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography information
36
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
MP count decent (14MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Street photography highlights
Olympus VR-330 Street photography highlights
65
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (158 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-870
Sports photography with Olympus VR-330
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (300 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Travel photography details
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography details
69
better than average battery life (300 CIPA)
weather proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (21mm)
more heavy than competition (221g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than average (158 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-870
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-330
50
pretty wide (21mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
better than average battery life (300 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
42
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Vlogging info
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging info
32
pretty wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
32
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
lighter than average (158 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Olympus VR-330
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Olympus VR-330
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Olympus VR-330
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-01-06 2011-02-08
Body design Ultracompact 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 surface 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221 grams (0.49 lb) 158 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" 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 images -
Style 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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $280 $220