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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Older Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX230 HS
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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Successor is Olympus VR-330
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX210 IS versus Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was manufactured 13 months prior to the VR-320 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX210 IS matches up against the VR-320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Olympus VR-320

 SX210 IS VR-320 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Canon SX210 IS

 VR-320 SX210 IS 
AnnouncedJuly 2011June 2010Newer by 13 months

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Olympus VR-320

 SX210 IS VR-320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX210 IS has exterior dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-320 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX210 IS versus Olympus VR-320 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX210 IS against the VR-320.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and VR-320 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The image here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and VR-320.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of files however you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged SX210 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography advice
Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX210 IS
Street photography with Olympus VR-320
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (158g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography info
Olympus VR-320 Sports photography info
43
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography info
Olympus VR-320 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition (220g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than competitors (158 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography details
Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography details
48
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
42
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging info
Olympus VR-320 Vlogging info
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (158g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Olympus VR-320
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISOlympus VR-320
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Olympus VR-320
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-16 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220 gr (0.49 lb) 158 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-5L LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $226 $179