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Nikon S800c vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Nikon S800c vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2013
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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Successor is Olympus VR-330
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Nikon S800c vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Nikon S800c vs Olympus VR-320, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S800c was launched 19 months after the VR-320 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S800c scores versus the VR-320 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Olympus VR-320

 S800c VR-320 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013July 2011More modern by 19 months
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution819k230kSharper screen (+589k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Nikon S800c

 VR-320 S800c 

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Olympus VR-320

 S800c VR-320 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S800c vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S800c enjoys exterior dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Olympus VR-320 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S800c versus the VR-320.

Nikon S800c vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S800c and VR-320 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S800c and VR-320.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S800c to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer S800c should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon S800c vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S800c
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-320
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S800c Street photography features
Olympus VR-320 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (158g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S800c Sports photography features
Olympus VR-320 Sports photography features
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (140 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S800c Travel photography highlights
Olympus VR-320 Travel photography highlights
65
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery (140 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
lighter than competitors in class (158 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Landscape photography camera
41
pretty wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery (140 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
42
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Vlogging camera
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
32
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (158g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Nikon S800c vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Olympus VR-320
 Nikon Coolpix S800cOlympus VR-320
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S800c Olympus VR-320
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-02-04 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 819 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 184g (0.41 pounds) 158g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 140 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $290 $179