Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus VR-320
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Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
- Introduced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Replacement is Olympus VR-330

Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Overview
Below is a thorough assessment of the Canon A4000 IS versus Olympus VR-320, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A4000 IS was manufactured 7 months later than the VR-320 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A4000 IS matches up vs the VR-320 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS & Olympus VR-320. The entire galleries are available at Canon A4000 IS Gallery & Olympus VR-320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Olympus VR-320
A4000 IS | VR-320 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | More recent by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Canon A4000 IS
VR-320 | A4000 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Olympus VR-320
A4000 IS | VR-320 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A4000 IS comes with external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Olympus VR-320 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Compare the Canon A4000 IS versus Olympus VR-320 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the A4000 IS vs the VR-320.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A4000 IS and VR-320 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A4000 IS and VR-320.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon A4000 IS to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger A4000 IS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Olympus VR-320 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Olympus VR-320 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 145 grams (0.32 lb) | 158 grams (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 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 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 | 175 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $199 | $179 |