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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
35
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2009
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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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both created by Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and VR-320 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was manufactured 3 years prior to the VR-320 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SP-565UZ matches up against the VR-320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus VR-320

 SP-565UZ VR-320 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 VR-320 SP-565UZ 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2009Fresher by 30 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus VR-320

 SP-565UZ VR-320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ enjoys outside measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-320 has specifications 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 SP-565UZ vs Olympus VR-320 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-565UZ vs the VR-320.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and VR-320 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and VR-320.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus VR-320 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography information
Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography information
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has manual focus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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MP count good (14MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography factors
Olympus VR-320 Street photography factors
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image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Sports photography with Olympus VR-320
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amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Travel photography camera
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flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography info
Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography info
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has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging details
Olympus VR-320 Vlogging details
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decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (158g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus VR-320
 Olympus SP-565UZOlympus VR-320
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Olympus VR-320
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-15 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413g (0.91 pounds) 158g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 30 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 18.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 68 not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $400 $179