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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Released July 2011
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
  • Released July 2011
  • Renewed by Olympus VR-330
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SZ-11 versus Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both created by Olympus. The resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was introduced within a month of the VR-320 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the SZ-11 scores versus the VR-320 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Olympus VR-320

 SZ-11 VR-320 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Olympus SZ-11

 VR-320 SZ-11 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus VR-320

 SZ-11 VR-320 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2011Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-11 enjoys external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while 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).

Examine the Olympus SZ-11 versus Olympus VR-320 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-11 against the VR-320.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and VR-320 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-11 and VR-320.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (158 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SZ-11
Sports photography with Olympus VR-320
43
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SZ-11
Travel photography with Olympus VR-320
65
lighter than competition (226 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than competitors (158g)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Landscape photography camera
40
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
42
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-11
Vlogging with Olympus VR-320
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (158 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus VR-320
 Olympus SZ-11Olympus VR-320
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SZ-11 Olympus VR-320
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-27 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 gr (0.50 lb) 158 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 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 life 200 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
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