Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus VR-320
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Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
- Launched September 2010
- Superseded the Canon SX20 IS
- Successor is Canon SX40 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
- Announced July 2011
- Refreshed by Olympus VR-330
Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SX30 IS was introduced 10 months earlier than the VR-320 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX30 IS grades vs the VR-320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS & Olympus VR-320. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX30 IS Gallery & Olympus VR-320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Olympus VR-320
SX30 IS | VR-320 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Canon SX30 IS
VR-320 | SX30 IS | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | September 2010 | More modern by 10 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Olympus VR-320
SX30 IS | VR-320 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX30 IS offers external measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Olympus VR-320 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus VR-320 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX30 IS compared to the VR-320.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and VR-320 is 64 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX30 IS and VR-320.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged SX30 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Olympus VR-320 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Olympus VR-320 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-09-14 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m | 4.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 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 | Motion JPEG | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 601 gr (1.32 lbs) | 158 gr (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 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 model | NB-7L | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $400 | $179 |