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Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Later Model is Olympus VR-330
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Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon A3300 IS versus Olympus VR-320, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was released 6 months earlier than the VR-320 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the A3300 IS grades against the VR-320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Olympus VR-320

 A3300 IS VR-320 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Canon A3300 IS

 VR-320 A3300 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Olympus VR-320

 A3300 IS VR-320 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2011Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A3300 IS features physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-320 has specifications 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the A3300 IS compared to the VR-320.

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3300 IS and VR-320 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3300 IS and VR-320.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon A3300 IS to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Portrait photography factors
Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography factors
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3300 IS
Street photography with Olympus VR-320
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Sports photography factors
Olympus VR-320 Sports photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography information
Olympus VR-320 Travel photography information
65
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition (158g)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Landscape photography camera
42
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging features
Olympus VR-320 Vlogging features
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition (158g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Olympus VR-320
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISOlympus VR-320
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Olympus VR-320
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 gr (0.33 lbs) 158 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 230 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-8L LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $200 $179