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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
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Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(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
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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Newer Model is Olympus VR-330
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Olympus VR-320

 SP-800 UZ VR-320 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 VR-320 SP-800 UZ 
IntroducedJuly 2011February 2010Fresher by 17 months

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus VR-320

 SP-800 UZ VR-320 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Street photography camera
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (158g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography details
Olympus VR-320 Sports photography details
47
excellent zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography features
Olympus VR-320 Travel photography features
61
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (840mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competitors (158g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging information
Olympus VR-320 Vlogging information
24
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (158g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus VR-320
 Olympus SP-800 UZOlympus VR-320
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