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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Introduced October 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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Refreshed by Olympus VR-330
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Nikon Z50 vs Olympus VR-320, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and VR-320 (14MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and VR-320 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z50 was launched 8 years after the VR-320 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the Z50 scores against the VR-320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Olympus VR-320

 Z50 VR-320 
LaunchedOctober 2019July 2011More modern by 101 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Nikon Z50

 VR-320 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Olympus VR-320

 Z50 VR-320 

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z50 provides outer measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while 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).

Contrast the Nikon Z50 vs Olympus VR-320 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Z50 vs the VR-320.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and VR-320 is 74 and 94 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and VR-320.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z50 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z50 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher Z50 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z50
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-320
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography highlights
Olympus VR-320 Street photography highlights
73
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
environment proof
good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (397g)
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography advice
Olympus VR-320 Sports photography advice
75
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
47
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Travel photography camera
77
environment proof
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (397g)
70
lighter than competition (158 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography information
Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography information
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
42
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging advice
Olympus VR-320 Vlogging advice
71
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic jack
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (397g)
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (158 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Olympus VR-320
 Nikon Z50Olympus VR-320
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z50 Olympus VR-320
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-10-10 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 5568 x 3712 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 51200 1600
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 209 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 grams (0.88 lbs) 158 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 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 320 photos -
Battery style Built-in -
Battery model EN-EL25 LI-42B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $857 $179