Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VR-330
90 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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94 Imaging
37 Features
38 Overall
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Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VR-330 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
- Announced April 2015
- Replaced the Olympus TG-3
- Replacement 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
- Introduced February 2011
- Previous Model is Olympus VR-320

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").

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.

Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VR-330 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Olympus VR-330. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Olympus VR-330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Olympus VR-330
TG-4 | VR-330 | |||
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Introduced | April 2015 | ![]() | February 2011 | Newer by 51 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Olympus TG-4
VR-330 | TG-4 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Olympus VR-330
TG-4 | VR-330 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal 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).
Analyze the Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VR-330 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-4 | Olympus VR-330 | |
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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 |