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Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX150 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX170 IS
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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Renewed by Olympus VR-330
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Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SX160 IS versus Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was brought out 24 months later than the VR-320 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX160 IS grades versus the VR-320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Olympus VR-320

 SX160 IS VR-320 
RevealedJune 2013July 2011More recent by 24 months
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Canon SX160 IS

 VR-320 SX160 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Olympus VR-320

 SX160 IS VR-320 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX160 IS offers outside measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst 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).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX160 IS against the VR-320.

Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and VR-320 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and VR-320.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX160 IS to produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX160 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (291g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX160 IS
Sports photography with Olympus VR-320
51
great zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 shots)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX160 IS
Travel photography with Olympus VR-320
69
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
lighter than competitors (291g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (448mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX160 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-320
51
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging factors
Olympus VR-320 Vlogging factors
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (291g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Olympus VR-320
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISOlympus VR-320
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Olympus VR-320
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-06-21 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 291 grams (0.64 lb) 158 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 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 life 380 photographs -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA 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 1 1
Retail price $199 $179