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Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
38 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(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)
  • 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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Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Olympus VR-330

		

		

			
 TG-610 VR-330 
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Olympus TG-610

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Olympus VR-330

		

		

			
 TG-610 VR-330 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2011Similar age
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography information
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography information
33
 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
33
 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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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Street photography highlights
Olympus VR-330 Street photography highlights
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
62
 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
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography details
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography details
40
 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
47
 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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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography features
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography features
64
 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)
70
 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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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography details
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography details
43
 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
42
 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 Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-610
Vlogging with Olympus VR-330
30
 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
32
 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

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Olympus VR-330
 Olympus TG-610Olympus 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