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Olympus VR-320 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49

Olympus VR-320 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Key Specs

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
  • Replacement is Olympus VR-330
Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Launched December 2012
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Olympus VR-320 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus VR-320 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Olympus. The resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively similar but the VR-320 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") have totally different sensor size.

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The VR-320 was released 17 months prior to the XZ-2 iHS which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the VR-320 scores vs the XZ-2 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 VR-320 XZ-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Olympus VR-320

 XZ-2 iHS VR-320 
LaunchedDecember 2012July 2011Newer by 17 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 VR-320 XZ-2 iHS 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus VR-320 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-320 provides external 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) and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VR-320 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the VR-320 against the XZ-2 iHS.

Olympus VR-320 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and XZ-2 iHS is 94 and 85 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-320 and XZ-2 iHS.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The VR-320 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus VR-320 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged VR-320 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus VR-320 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography factors
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Portrait photography factors
33
MP count good (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
46
focusing manually
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Street photography camera
Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (158 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
66
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (346g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Sports photography features
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sports photography features
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
good battery pack (340 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Travel photography details
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Travel photography details
70
lighter than average in class (158 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
61
good battery pack (340 shots)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (346g)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography features
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Landscape photography features
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
55
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Vlogging details
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Vlogging details
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (158 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition (346 grams)
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Olympus VR-320 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
 Olympus VR-320Olympus XZ-2 iHS
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus VR-320 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 35
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 158g (0.35 lb) 346g (0.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 216
Other
Battery life - 340 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $179 $450