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Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Revealed August 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
  • Superseded the Olympus VR-320
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Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus TG-810 and Olympus VR-330, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was announced 7 months later than the VR-330 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the TG-810 grades versus the VR-330 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Olympus VR-330

 TG-810 VR-330 
AnnouncedAugust 2011February 2011Fresher by 7 months
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Olympus TG-810

 VR-330 TG-810 

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Olympus VR-330

 TG-810 VR-330 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-810 provides exterior measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus VR-330 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-810 against the VR-330.

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and VR-330 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-810 and VR-330.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher TG-810 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography info
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography info
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography factors
Olympus VR-330 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (158 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography information
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography information
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proofing
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than others in class (158 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography factors
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography factors
43
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging info
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging info
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (158g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Olympus TG-810 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Olympus VR-330
 Olympus TG-810Olympus VR-330
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus TG-810 Olympus VR-330
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-08-16 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lb) 158 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $428 $220