Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus VR-330
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93 Imaging
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Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2011
Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
(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
- Old Model is Olympus VR-320
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Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-610 and Olympus VR-330, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Olympus. The image resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TG-610 was introduced about the same time to the VR-330 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TG-610 scores against the VR-330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-610 & Olympus VR-330. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-610 Gallery & Olympus VR-330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Olympus VR-330
| TG-610 | VR-330 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Olympus TG-610
| VR-330 | TG-610 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Olympus VR-330
| TG-610 | VR-330 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | February 2011 | Similar age |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-610 offers physical dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-330 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-610 and Olympus VR-330 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-610 versus the VR-330.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and VR-330 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-610 and VR-330.
As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you really should consider the age of the products into consideration.
Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography information
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography information
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Olympus TG-610 Street photography highlights
Olympus VR-330 Street photography highlights
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (158g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Olympus TG-610 Sports photography details
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography details
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Olympus TG-610 Travel photography features
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography features
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery (210 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lighter than competitors in class (158g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography details
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography details
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging with Olympus TG-610
Vlogging with Olympus VR-330
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (158 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications
| Olympus TG-610 | Olympus VR-330 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model | Olympus TG-610 | Olympus VR-330 |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2011-01-06 | 2011-02-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III+ | TruePic III |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 m | 4.70 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| 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 | 190 grams (0.42 lb) | 158 grams (0.35 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 | 210 images | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-50B | LI-42B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $223 | $220 |
