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Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Announced March 2015
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SH-1
  • Newer Model is Olympus SH-3
Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Renewed by Olympus VR-330
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Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Olympus SH-2 and Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was brought out 3 years later than the VR-320 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the SH-2 matches up vs the VR-320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Olympus VR-320

 SH-2 VR-320 
RevealedMarch 2015July 2011More recent by 45 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Olympus SH-2

 VR-320 SH-2 

Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Olympus VR-320

 SH-2 VR-320 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-2 has physical measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-320 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SH-2 and Olympus VR-320 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SH-2 vs the VR-320.

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and VR-320 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-2 and VR-320.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-2 to show more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The newer SH-2 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography advice
Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography advice
44
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Street photography factors
Olympus VR-320 Street photography factors
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
includes touch focus
lighter than others in class (271 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (158g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SH-2
Sports photography with Olympus VR-320
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Travel photography info
Olympus VR-320 Travel photography info
74
good battery pack (380 shots)
lighter than others in class (271 grams)
includes touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than average (158 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SH-2
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-320
55
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (380 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
42
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SH-2
Vlogging with Olympus VR-320
35
really wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (271 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than average (158g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Olympus VR-320
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Olympus VR-320
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-2 Olympus VR-320
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-03-11 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.5 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271 grams (0.60 pounds) 158 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical 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 Overall 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 380 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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 One One
Launch pricing $399 $179