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Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

Olympus SH-1
(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
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
  • Successor is Olympus VR-330
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Olympus VR-320

 SH-1 VR-320 
IntroducedMarch 2014July 2011Newer by 33 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Olympus SH-1

 VR-320 SH-1 

Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Olympus VR-320

 SH-1 VR-320 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography features
Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography features
37
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Street photography details
Olympus VR-320 Street photography details
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition (271 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (158 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Sports photography camera
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SH-1
Travel photography with Olympus VR-320
74
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
lighter than competition (271g)
includes touch to focus
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than average (158g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography advice
Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography advice
49
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
42
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Vlogging factors
Olympus VR-320 Vlogging factors
37
decently wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone support
lighter than competition (271 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
32
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
lighter than average (158 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-1 and Olympus VR-320
 Olympus Stylus SH-1Olympus VR-320
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