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Canon S95 vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S95 front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Canon S95 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

Canon S95
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 30mm
  • Revealed November 2010
  • Old Model is Canon S90
  • Refreshed by Canon S100
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
  • Later Model is Olympus VR-330
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Canon S95 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon S95 and Olympus VR-320, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and VR-320 (14MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and VR-320 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The S95 was brought out 7 months prior to the VR-320 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the S95 grades against the VR-320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Olympus VR-320

 S95 VR-320 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Canon S95

 VR-320 S95 
ReleasedJuly 2011November 2010More modern by 7 months

Common features in the Canon S95 and Olympus VR-320

 S95 VR-320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon S95 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon S95 enjoys external measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-320 has dimensions 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 ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S95 and the VR-320.

Canon S95 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S95 and VR-320 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon S95 vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Canon S95 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The pic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S95 and VR-320.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S95 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus VR-320 will render extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S95 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon S95 vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Canon S95 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S95 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S95 Portrait photography factors
Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography factors
40
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/500s)
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon S95 Street photography information
Olympus VR-320 Street photography information
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon S95 Sports photography details
Olympus VR-320 Sports photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S95 Travel photography highlights
Olympus VR-320 Travel photography highlights
64
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
70
lighter than competition (158g)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S95 Landscape photography details
Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography details
52
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S95 Vlogging information
Olympus VR-320 Vlogging information
32
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (158 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Canon S95 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S95 and Olympus VR-320
 Canon PowerShot S95Olympus VR-320
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot S95 Olympus VR-320
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-11-23 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD 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 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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 28-105mm (3.8x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.50 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 grams (0.43 lb) 158 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 153 not tested
Other
Battery model NB-6L LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC
Card slots - 1
Cost at release $495 $179