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Casio EX-10 vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
35
Overall
35

Casio EX-10 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Revealed November 2013
Olympus VR-320
(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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Renewed by Olympus VR-330
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Casio EX-10 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-10 versus Olympus VR-320, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and VR-320 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The EX-10 was manufactured 2 years after the VR-320 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-10 scores versus the VR-320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Olympus VR-320

 EX-10 VR-320 
LaunchedNovember 2013July 2011More modern by 29 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Casio EX-10

 VR-320 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Olympus VR-320

 EX-10 VR-320 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Olympus VR-320 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-10 versus Olympus VR-320 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-10 against the VR-320.

Casio EX-10 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and VR-320 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-10 and VR-320.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-10 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus VR-320 will give extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern EX-10 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-10 vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
33
MP count decent (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 Street photography features
Olympus VR-320 Street photography features
67
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
sensor is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (384g)
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (158g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 Sports photography information
Olympus VR-320 Sports photography information
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
great battery pack (455 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Travel photography camera
65
great battery pack (455 CIPA)
has touch focus
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competition (384 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
69
lighter than average (158 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 Landscape photography information
Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography information
58
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (455 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 Vlogging information
Olympus VR-320 Vlogging information
33
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
heavier than competition (384g)
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than average (158 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Casio EX-10 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Olympus VR-320
 Casio Exilim EX-10Olympus VR-320
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-10 Olympus VR-320
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-11-14 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS 3 TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 250s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.90 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 384 grams (0.85 lb) 158 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 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 455 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-130A LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $456 $179