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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 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
  • Released January 2013
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
  • Launched February 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus VR-320
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Olympus VR-330, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was manufactured 24 months later than the VR-330 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TG-630 iHS matches up versus the VR-330 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus VR-330

 TG-630 iHS VR-330 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2011Fresher by 24 months

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 VR-330 TG-630 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Olympus VR-330

 TG-630 iHS VR-330 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has outside dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-330 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Olympus VR-330 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-630 iHS compared to the VR-330.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and VR-330 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and VR-330.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus VR-330 to offer you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern TG-630 iHS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-330
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features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography features
Olympus VR-330 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (158g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography info
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography info
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography info
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography info
59
environment sealing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than competitors (158g)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography factors
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography factors
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery life (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Vlogging with Olympus VR-330
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (158 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Olympus VR-330
 Olympus TG-630 iHSOlympus VR-330
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Olympus VR-330
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-08 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - 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 rate 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lb) 158 grams (0.35 lb)
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 Overall 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 photos -
Battery style 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $200 $220