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Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(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  • Superseded the Olympus TG-3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
Olympus VR-320
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Olympus VR-320

 TG-4 VR-320 
RevealedApril 2015July 2011Newer by 46 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Olympus TG-4

 VR-320 TG-4 

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Olympus VR-320

 TG-4 VR-320 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography info
Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography info
47
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Street photography factors
Olympus VR-320 Street photography factors
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (247 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (158g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Sports photography advice
Olympus VR-320 Sports photography advice
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Travel photography info
Olympus VR-320 Travel photography info
74
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
environment proofing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors in class (247g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
70
lighter than average (158g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-4
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-320
62
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
42
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Vlogging features
Olympus VR-320 Vlogging features
34
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (247g)
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
lighter than average (158 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Olympus VR-320
 Olympus Tough TG-4Olympus VR-320
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