Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VR-320

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Olympus VR-320, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was unveiled 18 months after the VR-320 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-830 iHS matches up against the VR-320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Olympus VR-320. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-830 iHS features exterior dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus VR-320 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Olympus VR-320 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the TG-830 iHS vs the VR-320.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and VR-320 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and VR-320.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-830 iHS to provide extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher TG-830 iHS should have an advantage in sensor technology.