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Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VR-330 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
  • Announced April 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-3
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-5
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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus VR-320
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Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VR-330, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was manufactured 4 years after the VR-330 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TG-4 matches up vs the VR-330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Olympus VR-330

 TG-4 VR-330 
IntroducedApril 2015February 2011Newer by 51 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Olympus TG-4

 VR-330 TG-4 

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Olympus VR-330

 TG-4 VR-330 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-4 has got exterior dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Olympus VR-330 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-4 versus the VR-330.

Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and VR-330 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-4 and VR-330.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-4 to offer extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer TG-4 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography features
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography features
47
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-4
Street photography with Olympus VR-330
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (247g)
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Sports photography highlights
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography highlights
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery power (380 CIPA)
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery power (380 shots)
weather proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (247 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
70
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography highlights
62
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery power (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
42
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-4
Vlogging with Olympus VR-330
34
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition (247 grams)
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Olympus VR-330
 Olympus Tough TG-4Olympus VR-330
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Tough TG-4 Olympus VR-330
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-04-13 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 pounds) 158g (0.35 pounds)
Physical 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 Overall 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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $379 $220