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Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus VR-330

Olympus TG-320

Camera summary

The Olympus TG-320, made by Olympus, is a powerful Compact camera. Announced on Jan. 10, 2012.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
2.3 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
3.3 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
1.7 out of 5 stars
Photography features
1.4 out of 5 stars
Physical
1.8 out of 5 stars
Average Score
2.1 out of 5 stars

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Olympus VR-330, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Olympus VR-330

Sensor

This camera has a CCD sensor with a 14 Megapixels resolution.

Max video resolutions

1280 x 720

Expect recording in 1280 x 720 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

LI-42B

The battery of this camera can last up to 150 shots per charge with the included LI-42B battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Environmental sealing

This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage. A dust proof camera that will give you peace of mind when you're working in deserts, beaches and other environments for adventure lovers. This camera will be safe from the rain and splashes.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Olympus VR-330

Camera summary

The Olympus VR-330, made by Olympus, is a powerful Compact camera. Announced on Feb. 8, 2011.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
2.7 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
3.3 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
1.4 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.0 out of 5 stars
Average Score
2.0 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Olympus TG-320, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Olympus TG-320

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Olympus E-450, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Olympus E-450

Sensor

This camera has a CCD sensor with a 14 Megapixels resolution.

Max video resolutions

1280 x 720

Expect recording in 1280 x 720 with support for the following formats: Motion JPEG.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Autofocus specs

Olympus TG-320 Olympus VR-330
Af center
No
No
Af continuous
No
No
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Yes
Af live view
No
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Yes
Af phase detection
No
No
Af selective
No
No
Af single
Yes
Yes
Af touch
No
No
Af tracking
Yes
Yes
Number of cross focus points - -
Number of focus points - -

Connectivity

Olympus TG-320 Olympus VR-330
HDMI
Yes
Yes
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity - -
DXO color depth 0.0 0.0
DXO dynamic range 0.0 0.0
DXO low light ISO 0.0 0.0
DXO overall score 0.0 0.0

Exposure mode

Olympus TG-320 Olympus VR-330
AF area
No
Yes
average
No
No
Center weighted
No
No
Multi segment
Yes
Yes
partial
No
No
spot
Yes
Yes

General

Olympus TG-320 Olympus VR-330
AKA - -
announced Jan. 10, 2012 Feb. 8, 2011
Body type Compact Compact
brand Olympus Olympus
msrp $0.00 $0.00
model Olympus TG-320 Olympus VR-330
Predecessor model Olympus TG-320
Successor model Olympus VR-330 Olympus E-450

Lense

Olympus TG-320 Olympus VR-330
Focal length multiplier - -
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual focus
No
No
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Number of lenses - -

Other features

Olympus TG-320 Olympus VR-330
GPS - -
Self-timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Storage slots 1 1
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Timelapse recording
No
No

Photography features

Olympus TG-320 Olympus VR-330
AE bracketing
No
No
Aperture priority
No
No
Built-in flash
Yes
Yes
Custom white balance
No
No
Exposure compensation
No
No
External flash
No
No
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Flash range 5.80 m 4.70 m
Image stabilization
Yes
Yes
Manual exposure mode
No
No
Max continuous shooting 1.0 fps 0.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Minimum shutter speed 4 4
Shutter priority
No
No
WB bracketing
Yes
Yes

Physical

Olympus TG-320 Olympus VR-330
Battery life 150 shots 0 shots
Battery model LI-42B LI-42B
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
No
Dust proof
Yes
No
Environmental sealing
Yes
No
Freeze proof
Yes
No
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm 101 x 58 x 29mm
Shock proof
Yes
No
Water proof
Yes
No
Weight 155 grs 158 grs

Screen

Olympus TG-320 Olympus VR-330
Live view
Yes
Yes
Screen resolution 230 460
Screen size - -
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Touch screen
No
No

Sensor

Olympus TG-320 Olympus VR-330
Max boosted ISO - -
Max image resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
No
No
Sensor area - -
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Sensor resolution 14 14
Sensor size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Sensor type CCD CCD

Headphone port

Olympus TG-320 Olympus VR-330
Headphone port
No
No
Max video resolution 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Microphone port
No
No
Video formats MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)

Viewfinder

Olympus TG-320 Olympus VR-330
viewfinder - -
viewfinder coverage - -
viewfinder magnification - -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder no electronic viewfinder