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Nikon AW110 vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

Nikon AW110
(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
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
  • Released July 2011
  • Updated by Olympus VR-330
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Olympus VR-320

 AW110 VR-320 
ReleasedJuly 2013July 2011More modern by 24 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Nikon AW110

 VR-320 AW110 

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Olympus VR-320

 AW110 VR-320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW110 Street photography highlights
Olympus VR-320 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (158g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 Sports photography factors
Olympus VR-320 Sports photography factors
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW110 Travel photography factors
Olympus VR-320 Travel photography factors
67
environment sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than others in class (158 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
42
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon AW110
Vlogging with Olympus VR-320
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
32
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (158g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon AW110 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Olympus VR-320
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Olympus VR-320
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