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Olympus VH-410 vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Olympus VH-410 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

Olympus VH-410
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2012
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
  • Released July 2011
  • Later Model is Olympus VR-330
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Olympus VH-410 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Olympus VH-410 versus Olympus VR-320, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was manufactured 14 months after the VR-320 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the VH-410 scores versus the VR-320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Olympus VR-320

 VH-410 VR-320 
ReleasedAugust 2012July 2011More modern by 14 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Olympus VH-410

 VR-320 VH-410 

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Olympus VR-320

 VH-410 VR-320 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus VH-410 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus VH-410 features outside measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Olympus VR-320 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VH-410 versus Olympus VR-320 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the VH-410 versus the VR-320.

Olympus VH-410 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the VH-410 and VR-320 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-410 and VR-320.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus VH-410 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent VH-410 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VH-410 vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
MP count good (14MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Street photography features
Olympus VR-320 Street photography features
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus by touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (158 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VH-410
Sports photography with Olympus VR-320
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Travel photography information
Olympus VR-320 Travel photography information
68
provides focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than others in class (158 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Landscape photography camera
43
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VH-410
Vlogging with Olympus VR-320
32
relatively wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (158g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Olympus VH-410 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Olympus VR-320
 Olympus VH-410Olympus VR-320
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus VH-410 Olympus VR-320
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-08-21 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ TruePic III
Sensor type CCD 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in 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 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lb) 158 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID LI-50B LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $186 $179