Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus VR-320
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Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
- Introduced October 2013
- Refreshed by Olympus E-M1 II
(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
- Successor is Olympus VR-330
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview
Below is a detailed comparison of the Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus VR-320, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is relatively similar but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and VR-320 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-M1 was launched 2 years later than the VR-320 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-M1 grades against the VR-320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus VR-320 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Olympus VR-320. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 Gallery and Olympus VR-320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Olympus VR-320
E-M1 | VR-320 | |||
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Revealed | October 2013 | July 2011 | More recent by 28 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 230k | Crisper screen (+807k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Olympus E-M1
VR-320 | E-M1 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 and Olympus VR-320
E-M1 | VR-320 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 offers outside measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 497 grams (1.10 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).
Examine the Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus VR-320 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M1 against the VR-320.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 and VR-320 is 71 and 94 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 and VR-320.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-M1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M1 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher E-M1 provides an advantage in sensor technology.
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Olympus VR-320 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Olympus VR-320 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-10-28 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePIC VII | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 81 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,037k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.70 m |
Flash settings | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/320s | - |
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 497g (1.10 pounds) | 158g (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 757 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLN-1 | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $799 | $179 |