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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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
  • Released July 2011
  • Newer Model is Olympus VR-330
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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus VR-320, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was launched 3 years earlier than the VR-320 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A1100 IS scores vs the VR-320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Olympus VR-320

 A1100 IS VR-320 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Canon A1100 IS

 VR-320 A1100 IS 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2009More modern by 29 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Olympus VR-320

 A1100 IS VR-320 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A1100 IS provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-320 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus VR-320 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the A1100 IS versus the VR-320.

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and VR-320 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1100 IS and VR-320.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus VR-320 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged A1100 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography advice
Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography advice
26
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography advice
Olympus VR-320 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography features
Olympus VR-320 Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography factors
Olympus VR-320 Travel photography factors
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
70
lighter than competition in class (158g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Landscape photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging information
Olympus VR-320 Vlogging information
27
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (158g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Olympus VR-320
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISOlympus VR-320
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Olympus VR-320
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-18 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off 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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lbs) 158 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $160 $179