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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
Olympus VR-320
(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 July 2011
  • Newer Model is Olympus VR-330
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus VR-320

 TG-630 iHS VR-320 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2011Fresher by 18 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 VR-320 TG-630 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Olympus VR-320

 TG-630 iHS VR-320 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

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

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography details
Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography details
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has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography information
Olympus VR-320 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (158 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography info
Olympus VR-320 Sports photography info
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Travel photography camera
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weather proofing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery (220 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than average in class (158 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Landscape photography camera
39
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery (220 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Vlogging with Olympus VR-320
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (158 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Olympus VR-320
 Olympus TG-630 iHSOlympus VR-320
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Olympus VR-320
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-08 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - 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 speed 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lb) 158 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 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 220 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $200 $179