Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus VR-320
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Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Released March 2014
- Refreshed by Olympus SH-2
(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
- Successor is Olympus VR-330
Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview
The following is a complete review of the Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SH-1 was manufactured 2 years after the VR-320 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SH-1 grades against the VR-320 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus VR-320 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-1 & Olympus VR-320. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SH-1 Gallery & Olympus VR-320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Olympus VR-320
SH-1 | VR-320 | |||
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Introduced | March 2014 | July 2011 | Newer by 33 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Olympus SH-1
VR-320 | SH-1 |
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Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Olympus VR-320
SH-1 | VR-320 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-1 comes with outer dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Olympus VR-320 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus VR-320 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SH-1 and the VR-320.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-1 and VR-320 is 88 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-1 and VR-320.
As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SH-1 to show extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SH-1 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Olympus VR-320 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Olympus VR-320 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-03-31 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | TruePic III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.70 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 271 gr (0.60 pounds) | 158 gr (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-92B | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $349 | $179 |