Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus VR-320
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![Olympus SZ-11 front Olympus SZ-11 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SZ-11/Olympus-SZ-11-front.jpg)
![Olympus VR-320 front Olympus VR-320 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-VR-320/Olympus-VR-320-front.jpg)
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs
(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
(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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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus VR-320 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus VR-320. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Olympus VR-320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Olympus VR-320
SZ-11 | VR-320 | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Olympus SZ-11
VR-320 | SZ-11 |
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus VR-320
SZ-11 | VR-320 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | ![]() | July 2011 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-11-vs-Olympus-VR-320-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-11-vs-Olympus-VR-320-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-SZ-11-vs-Olympus-VR-320-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-11-vs-Olympus-VR-320-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications
Olympus SZ-11 | Olympus VR-320 | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $253 | $179 |