Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus VR-320
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Olympus VR-320. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Olympus VR-320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Olympus VR-320
SX210 IS | VR-320 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Canon SX210 IS
VR-320 | SX210 IS | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | June 2010 | Newer by 13 months |
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Olympus VR-320
SX210 IS | VR-320 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Olympus VR-320 | |
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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 |