Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VR-320
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Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VR-320 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Olympus VR-320. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Olympus VR-320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Olympus VR-320
SP-100 | VR-320 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | July 2011 | More modern by 31 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Olympus SP-100
VR-320 | SP-100 |
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Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Olympus VR-320
SP-100 | VR-320 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Olympus VR-320 | |
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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 |