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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
85 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
35 Overall
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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • New Model is Canon SX150 IS
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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Successor is Olympus VR-330
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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX130 IS and Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was manufactured 11 months earlier than the VR-320 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX130 IS grades against the VR-320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Olympus VR-320

		

		

			
 SX130 IS VR-320 
Manual focus  Very accurate focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Canon SX130 IS

		

		

			
 VR-320 SX130 IS 
LaunchedJuly 2011August 2010Fresher by 11 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Olympus VR-320

		

		

			
 SX130 IS VR-320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen  Lacking Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS offers exterior measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Olympus VR-320 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX130 IS against the VR-320.
Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and VR-320 is 85 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and VR-320.
As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus VR-320 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older SX130 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX130 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-320
29
 focusing manually
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
33
 good megapixels (14MP)
 offers face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX130 IS Street photography factors
Olympus VR-320 Street photography factors
58
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (308 grams)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX130 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus VR-320 as a Sports photography camera
27
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
47
 long zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX130 IS Travel photography info
Olympus VR-320 Travel photography info
61
 lighter than average in class (308 grams)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 great reach (336mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
70
 lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (300mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX130 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-320
42
 focusing manually
 quite wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
 quite wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 no manual exposure
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX130 IS Vlogging features
Olympus VR-320 Vlogging features
29
 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (308g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external mic port
32
 quite wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external mic support
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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Olympus VR-320
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISOlympus VR-320
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Olympus VR-320
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-08-19 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  3:2 4:3
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in 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    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 308 gr (0.68 lb) 158 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model 2 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $250 $179