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Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Olympus VR-320
(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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Replacement is Olympus VR-330
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus VR-320 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was launched 3 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the VR-320 grades against the Galaxy Camera 2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 VR-320 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Olympus VR-320

 Galaxy Camera 2 VR-320 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2011Newer by 29 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 VR-320 Galaxy Camera 2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus VR-320 has physical dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has specifications of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VR-320 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the VR-320 compared to the Galaxy Camera 2.

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-320 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-320 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged VR-320 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography features
33
good resolution (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Street photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (158 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition (283g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography highlights
47
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
48
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
great battery life (400 shots)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than others in class (158 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
73
great battery life (400 per charge)
lighter than competition (283 grams)
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography info
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
52
manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
great battery life (400 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging factors
32
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (158g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
37
quite wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
lighter than competition (283g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Olympus VR-320Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VR-320 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2014-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 4.8 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158 gr (0.35 pounds) 283 gr (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 400 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $179 $400