Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VR-320

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Olympus VR-320, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Olympus. The resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was released 18 months later than the VR-320 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TG-630 iHS scores versus the VR-320 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Olympus VR-320. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has outside measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-320 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Olympus VR-320 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the TG-630 iHS compared to the VR-320.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and VR-320 is 94 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and VR-320.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus VR-320 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger TG-630 iHS provides an edge in sensor tech.