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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs

Olympus TG-820 iHS
(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
  • Launched February 2012
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
  • Earlier Model is Olympus VR-320
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Olympus VR-330, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was revealed 13 months later than the VR-330 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TG-820 iHS grades vs the VR-330 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Olympus VR-330

 TG-820 iHS VR-330 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2011More recent by 13 months
Display resolution1030k460kClearer display (+570k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 VR-330 TG-820 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Olympus VR-330

 TG-820 iHS VR-330 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS has external dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus VR-330 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Olympus VR-330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the TG-820 iHS compared to the VR-330.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-820 iHS and VR-330 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-820 iHS and VR-330.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus VR-330 to show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger TG-820 iHS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography information
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography information
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includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
resolution is good (14MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (158 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography features
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography features
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
47
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography highlights
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography highlights
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environment proof
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than average (158 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-330
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rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging details
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging details
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
lighter than average (158 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Olympus VR-330
 Olympus TG-820 iHSOlympus VR-330
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus TG-820 iHS Olympus VR-330
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-08 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,030 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206g (0.45 pounds) 158g (0.35 pounds)
Physical 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 Overall 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 -
Battery type 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $500 $220