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Nikon B600 vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
67
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Nikon B600 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Announced January 2019
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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Renewed by Olympus VR-330
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Nikon B600 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon B600 versus Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The B600 was released 7 years later than the VR-320 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the B600 scores versus the VR-320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Olympus VR-320

 B600 VR-320 
IntroducedJanuary 2019July 2011Fresher by 92 months
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Nikon B600

 VR-320 B600 

Common features in the Nikon B600 and Olympus VR-320

 B600 VR-320 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon B600 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon B600 has got external measurements of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Olympus VR-320 has sizing 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the B600 against the VR-320.

Nikon B600 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the B600 and VR-320 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B600 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the B600 and VR-320.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon B600 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher B600 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon B600 vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Nikon B600 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B600 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B600 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography highlights
37
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
MP count good (14MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Street photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (500g)
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B600 Sports photography features
Olympus VR-320 Sports photography features
46
great zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (280 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B600 Travel photography features
Olympus VR-320 Travel photography features
53
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (1440mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery (280 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors in class (500g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than competition in class (158g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B600 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography highlights
40
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery (280 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B600 Vlogging information
Olympus VR-320 Vlogging information
27
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (500g)
32
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (158g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Nikon B600 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B600 and Olympus VR-320
 Nikon Coolpix B600Olympus VR-320
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix B600 Olympus VR-320
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2019-01-18 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 4.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE 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 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 500 gr (1.10 pounds) 158 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $297 $179