Clicky

Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(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  • Superseded the Canon SX20 IS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
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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Refreshed by Olympus VR-330
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

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").

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The 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.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Olympus VR-320

 SX30 IS VR-320 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Canon SX30 IS

 VR-320 SX30 IS 
AnnouncedJuly 2011September 2010More modern by 10 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Olympus VR-320

 SX30 IS VR-320 
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Portrait photography camera
42
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
MP count decent (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Street photography details
Olympus VR-320 Street photography details
49
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (601g)
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography info
Olympus VR-320 Sports photography info
43
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography info
Olympus VR-320 Travel photography info
58
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (601g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
70
lighter than competition in class (158g)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX30 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-320
41
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX30 IS
Vlogging with Olympus VR-320
50
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (601 grams)
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (158g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Olympus VR-320
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISOlympus VR-320
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