Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VR-320
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 1000)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Announced February 2010
- Replacement is Olympus SP-810 UZ
(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
- Introduced July 2011
- Newer Model is Olympus VR-330
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VR-320 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SP-800 UZ was announced 17 months before the VR-320 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SP-800 UZ grades vs the VR-320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VR-320 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus VR-320. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Olympus VR-320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Olympus VR-320
SP-800 UZ | VR-320 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
VR-320 | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | February 2010 | Fresher by 17 months |
Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus VR-320
SP-800 UZ | VR-320 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ provides external dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-320 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Olympus VR-320 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-800 UZ vs the VR-320.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and VR-320 is 69 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-800 UZ and VR-320.
Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of files but you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older SP-800 UZ is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications
Olympus SP-800 UZ | Olympus VR-320 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus SP-800 UZ | Olympus VR-320 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-02-02 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 1000 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 143 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-840mm (30.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 12 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 4.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | 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 | 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 | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 455 gr (1.00 lbs) | 158 gr (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 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 ID | Li-50B | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $270 | $179 |