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Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
91
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
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Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Superseded the Canon SX210 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX240 HS
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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Replacement is Olympus VR-330
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Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX230 HS and Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was unveiled at a similar time to the VR-320 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX230 HS grades against the VR-320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Olympus VR-320

 SX230 HS VR-320 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Canon SX230 HS

 VR-320 SX230 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Olympus VR-320

 SX230 HS VR-320 
IntroducedJuly 2011July 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX230 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus VR-320 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX230 HS and Olympus VR-320 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX230 HS against the VR-320.

Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and VR-320 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and VR-320.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus VR-320 to provide more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography factors
Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography factors
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manual focus
includes face detect focusing
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (223g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (158 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Travel photography information
Olympus VR-320 Travel photography information
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lighter than competitors in class (223 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery (210 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than average in class (158g)
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography factors
Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography factors
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manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery (210 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (223g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
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pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (158 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Olympus VR-320
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSOlympus VR-320
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Olympus VR-320
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223g (0.49 pounds) 158g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $399 $179