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Nikon B500 vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix B500 front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Nikon B500 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Revealed February 2016
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
  • Released July 2011
  • Replacement is Olympus VR-330
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Nikon B500 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon B500 vs Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The B500 was launched 4 years later than the VR-320 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the B500 scores against the VR-320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Olympus VR-320

 B500 VR-320 
ReleasedFebruary 2016July 2011Fresher by 56 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Nikon B500

 VR-320 B500 

Common features in the Nikon B500 and Olympus VR-320

 B500 VR-320 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon B500 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon B500 comes with external measurements of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Olympus VR-320 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon B500 vs Olympus VR-320 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the B500 against the VR-320.

Nikon B500 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the B500 and VR-320 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Nikon B500 vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B500 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the B500 and VR-320.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon B500 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent B500 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon B500 vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Nikon B500 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B500 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Portrait photography camera
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Street photography camera
52
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (541 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon B500
Sports photography with Olympus VR-320
51
excellent zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (600 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B500 Travel photography info
Olympus VR-320 Travel photography info
59
better than average battery life (600 shots)
connects via bluetooth
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
long zoom (900mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (541 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than competition (158 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B500 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography highlights
45
fairly wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
better than average battery life (600 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B500 Vlogging information
Olympus VR-320 Vlogging information
27
fairly wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition (541 grams)
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition (158 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Nikon B500 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B500 and Olympus VR-320
 Nikon Coolpix B500Olympus VR-320
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix B500 Olympus VR-320
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-02-23 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-900mm (39.1x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.4fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 4.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 541 grams (1.19 lb) 158 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") 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 life 600 photos -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 4 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $300 $179