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Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Successor is Olympus VR-330
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Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus SP-100 versus Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was released 2 years after the VR-320 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the SP-100 scores versus the VR-320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Olympus VR-320

 SP-100 VR-320 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2011More modern by 31 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Olympus SP-100

 VR-320 SP-100 

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Olympus VR-320

 SP-100 VR-320 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-100 features physical measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") along with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst 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 SP-100 versus Olympus VR-320 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-100 and the VR-320.

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and VR-320 is 63 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-100 and VR-320.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-100 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger SP-100 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-100
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-320
44
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Street photography camera
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others in class (594 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (158 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Sports photography camera
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-100
Travel photography with Olympus VR-320
53
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (594 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
70
lighter than average in class (158 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography details
Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography details
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Vlogging advice
Olympus VR-320 Vlogging advice
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic support
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
heavier than others in class (594g)
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
lighter than average in class (158 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Olympus VR-320
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Olympus VR-320
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-100 Olympus VR-320
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-29 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
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 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 594 gr (1.31 lbs) 158 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 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 330 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $400 $179