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Canon S100 vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot S100 front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Canon S100 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

Canon S100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced December 2011
  • Superseded the Canon S95
  • Replacement is Canon S110
Olympus VR-320
(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
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Canon S100 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon S100 versus Olympus VR-320, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is relatively similar but the S100 (1/1.7") and VR-320 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S100 was launched 6 months after the VR-320 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S100 grades versus the VR-320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Olympus VR-320

 S100 VR-320 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Canon S100

 VR-320 S100 

Common features in the Canon S100 and Olympus VR-320

 S100 VR-320 
ReleasedDecember 2011July 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon S100 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon S100 has exterior dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Olympus VR-320 has proportions 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S100 and the VR-320.

Canon S100 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and VR-320 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon S100 vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Canon S100 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and VR-320.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S100 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus VR-320 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively.

Canon S100 vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Canon S100 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S100 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S100 Portrait photography information
Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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good MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon S100 Street photography details
Olympus VR-320 Street photography details
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (158 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S100
Sports photography with Olympus VR-320
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S100 Travel photography advice
Olympus VR-320 Travel photography advice
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built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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lighter than average (158 grams)
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S100 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S100 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
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quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than average (158g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Canon S100 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S100 and Olympus VR-320
 Canon PowerShot S100Olympus VR-320
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot S100 Olympus VR-320
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-12-22 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 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 Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 198 gr (0.44 pounds) 158 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 153 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $429 $179