Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus VR-320
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Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
- Released March 2013
- Old Model is Canon SX260 HS
- Updated by Canon SX280 HS
(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
- Refreshed by Olympus VR-330
Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus VR-320 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX270 HS versus Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
YouTube trialing AI that fast-forwards to the best video segmentsThe SX270 HS was launched 21 months later than the VR-320 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX270 HS matches up against the VR-320 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus VR-320 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Olympus VR-320. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Olympus VR-320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Olympus VR-320
SX270 HS | VR-320 | |||
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Revealed | March 2013 | July 2011 | More recent by 21 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Canon SX270 HS
VR-320 | SX270 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Olympus VR-320
SX270 HS | VR-320 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX270 HS comes with outside dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Olympus VR-320 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX270 HS versus Olympus VR-320 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX270 HS versus the VR-320.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and VR-320 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and VR-320.
Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus VR-320 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX270 HS will have a benefit in sensor tech.
Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Olympus VR-320 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Olympus VR-320 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-03-21 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 6 | TruePic III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 233 grams (0.51 lb) | 158 grams (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 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 | 210 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $284 | $179 |