Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh G700SE
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Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs
(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
- Revealed July 2011
- Successor is Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
- Introduced October 2010

Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Olympus VR-320 and Ricoh G700SE, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The VR-320 was released 10 months after the G700SE and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the VR-320 matches up against the G700SE for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh G700SE Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-320 & Ricoh G700SE. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VR-320 Gallery & Ricoh G700SE Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Ricoh G700SE
VR-320 | G700SE | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | ![]() | October 2010 | Newer by 10 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Olympus VR-320
G700SE | VR-320 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Ricoh G700SE
VR-320 | G700SE | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus VR-320 enjoys external dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has specifications of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus VR-320 and Ricoh G700SE in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the VR-320 vs the G700SE.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-320 and G700SE is 94 and 88 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-320 and G700SE.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus VR-320 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent VR-320 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications
Olympus VR-320 | Ricoh G700SE | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model | Olympus VR-320 | Ricoh G700SE |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2010-10-13 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
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 | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 158g (0.35 pounds) | 307g (0.68 pounds) |
Dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | LI-42B | DB-60 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $179 | $0 |