Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung Galaxy NX
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Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung Galaxy NX 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
- Released July 2011
- Successor is Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
- Launched June 2013

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview
In this article, we will be comparing the Olympus VR-320 and Samsung Galaxy NX, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the VR-320 (14MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the VR-320 (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

The VR-320 was brought out 23 months before the Galaxy NX which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the VR-320 grades versus the Galaxy NX with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-320 & Samsung Galaxy NX. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VR-320 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Samsung Galaxy NX
VR-320 | Galaxy NX |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Olympus VR-320
Galaxy NX | VR-320 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 23 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Samsung Galaxy NX
VR-320 | Galaxy NX | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus VR-320 has outer measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy NX has specifications of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).
Look at the Olympus VR-320 and Samsung Galaxy NX in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the VR-320 vs the Galaxy NX.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-320 and Galaxy NX is 94 and 82 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-320 and Galaxy NX.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The VR-320 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung Galaxy NX will result in extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged VR-320 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications
Olympus VR-320 | Samsung Galaxy NX | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus VR-320 | Samsung Galaxy NX |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2011-07-19 | 2013-06-20 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | DRIMe IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 4.8" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | HD TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 158 grams (0.35 lb) | 495 grams (1.09 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 440 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-42B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $179 | $1,300 |