Nikon AW110 vs Olympus VR-320
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Nikon AW110 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
- Introduced July 2013
- Old Model is Nikon AW100
- Updated by Nikon AW120
(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
- Released July 2011
- Updated by Olympus VR-330

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview
Following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon AW110 versus Olympus VR-320, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The AW110 was released 24 months after the VR-320 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the AW110 scores against the VR-320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus VR-320 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW110 & Olympus VR-320. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon AW110 Gallery & Olympus VR-320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Olympus VR-320
AW110 | VR-320 | |||
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Released | July 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 24 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Nikon AW110
VR-320 | AW110 |
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Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Olympus VR-320
AW110 | VR-320 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Nikon AW110 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW110 has outside dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-320 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Look at the Nikon AW110 versus Olympus VR-320 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the AW110 and the VR-320.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW110 and VR-320 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW110 and VR-320.
Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon AW110 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer AW110 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon AW110 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW110 | Olympus VR-320 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix AW110 | Olympus VR-320 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-07-05 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | 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 | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 614 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | OLED monitor | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 4.70 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 193g (0.43 lb) | 158g (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 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 | 250 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | LI-42B |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $250 | $179 |