Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VR-320
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Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Released April 2015
- Superseded the Olympus TG-3
- Newer Model is Olympus TG-5
(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
- Revealed July 2011
- Successor is Olympus VR-330
Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview
The following is a complete review of the Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VR-320, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TG-4 was released 3 years after the VR-320 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TG-4 grades against the VR-320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VR-320 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Olympus VR-320. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Olympus VR-320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Olympus VR-320
TG-4 | VR-320 | |||
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Revealed | April 2015 | July 2011 | Newer by 46 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Olympus TG-4
VR-320 | TG-4 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Olympus VR-320
TG-4 | VR-320 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-4 features outer measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Olympus VR-320 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VR-320 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-4 vs the VR-320.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and VR-320 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and VR-320.
Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-4 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher TG-4 should have a benefit in sensor tech.
Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-4 | Olympus VR-320 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Olympus VR-320 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2015-04-13 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | TruePic III |
Sensor type | BSI-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 | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) | 4.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 247g (0.54 lbs) | 158g (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 380 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-92B | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $379 | $179 |