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Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh G700SE 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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Successor is Olympus VR-330
Ricoh G700SE
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Ricoh G700SE

 VR-320 G700SE 
IntroducedJuly 2011October 2010Newer by 10 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Olympus VR-320

 G700SE VR-320 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Ricoh G700SE

 VR-320 G700SE 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography advice
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
29
has manual focus
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Street photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
51
weather proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Sports photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography factors
47
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Travel photography details
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography details
70
lighter than competition (158g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
59
weather proofing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors (307g)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography details
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography details
42
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
40
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Vlogging advice
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging advice
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition (158g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
23
rather wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competitors (307g)
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Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Ricoh G700SE
 Olympus VR-320Ricoh G700SE
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