Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VR-320
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
- Announced February 2012
(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
- Successor is Olympus VR-330
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VR-320 Overview
Below is a extensive review of the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Olympus VR-320, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Olympus. The resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-820 iHS was introduced 7 months later than the VR-320 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TG-820 iHS grades vs the VR-320 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VR-320 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-820 iHS & Olympus VR-320. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery & Olympus VR-320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Olympus VR-320
TG-820 iHS | VR-320 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | July 2011 | More recent by 7 months | |
Display resolution | 1030k | 230k | Crisper display (+800k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
VR-320 | TG-820 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Olympus VR-320
TG-820 iHS | VR-320 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-820 iHS features outer measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-320 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Olympus VR-320 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-820 iHS compared to the VR-320.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-820 iHS and VR-320 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The visual below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-820 iHS and VR-320.
As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus VR-320 to offer extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent TG-820 iHS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications
Olympus TG-820 iHS | Olympus VR-320 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus TG-820 iHS | Olympus VR-320 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-02-08 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VI | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,030 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 206g (0.45 lbs) | 158g (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" 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 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | 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 | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $500 | $179 |