Nikon S6500 vs Olympus VR-320
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Nikon S6500 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
- Launched January 2013
(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
- Revealed July 2011
- Updated by Olympus VR-330
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Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon S6500 vs Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe S6500 was manufactured 18 months after the VR-320 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S6500 scores vs the VR-320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6500 & Olympus VR-320. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S6500 Gallery & Olympus VR-320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Olympus VR-320
| S6500 | VR-320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | July 2011 | More modern by 18 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Nikon S6500
| VR-320 | S6500 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Olympus VR-320
| S6500 | VR-320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S6500 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6500 features outer dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Olympus VR-320 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S6500 versus the VR-320.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S6500 and VR-320 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S6500 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6500 and VR-320.
As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S6500 to give more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S6500 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
Nikon S6500 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S6500 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S6500 | Olympus VR-320 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S6500 | Olympus VR-320 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2013-01-08 | 2011-07-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | AMOLED display | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.70 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 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 |
| 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 | 250g (0.55 pounds) | 158g (0.35 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 model | SLB-10A | LI-42B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $170 | $179 |