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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Announced August 2020
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M10 III
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
  • Newer Model is Olympus VR-330
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus VR-320, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and VR-320 (14MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and VR-320 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 IV was manufactured 9 years after the VR-320 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the E-M10 IV grades versus the VR-320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Olympus VR-320

 E-M10 IV VR-320 
LaunchedAugust 2020July 2011Newer by 111 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 VR-320 E-M10 IV 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus VR-320

 E-M10 IV VR-320 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 IV features exterior measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Olympus VR-320 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus VR-320 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the E-M10 IV compared to the VR-320.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 IV and VR-320 is 81 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 IV and VR-320.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 IV featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M10 IV will render greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger E-M10 IV provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography information
Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography information
77
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Street photography camera
84
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (158g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography advice
Olympus VR-320 Sports photography advice
72
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
lacks phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Travel photography camera
84
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
70
lighter than others in class (158 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Landscape photography camera
82
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
42
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Vlogging camera
78
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not have mic socket
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (158 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus VR-320
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVOlympus VR-320
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Olympus VR-320
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2020-08-04 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 8.7 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.20 m (at ISO 200) 4.70 m
Flash settings Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lb) 158 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 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 life 360 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-50 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $699 $179