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Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Announced July 2011
  • New Model is Olympus VR-330
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Here, we are looking at the Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was manufactured 13 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 4G making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the VR-320 grades vs the Galaxy Camera 4G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 VR-320 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Olympus VR-320

 Galaxy Camera 4G VR-320 
RevealedAugust 2012July 2011More recent by 13 months
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 VR-320 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VR-320 enjoys outside measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the VR-320 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-320 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-320 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older VR-320 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (158g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography factors
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competitors (158 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
72
lighter than others in class (305g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
really wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
47
really wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging information
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (158 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
36
really wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (305g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
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Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Olympus VR-320Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VR-320 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-19 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 -
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
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) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158g (0.35 lb) 305g (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" 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 model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $179 $550