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Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
51
Features
68
Overall
57

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung NX mini 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 NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released March 2014
Photography Glossary

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung NX mini Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus VR-320 and Samsung NX mini, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the VR-320 (14MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the VR-320 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") have different sensor sizes.

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The VR-320 was revealed 3 years earlier than the NX mini which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the VR-320 matches up versus the NX mini with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Samsung NX mini

 VR-320 NX mini 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Olympus VR-320

 NX mini VR-320 
ReleasedMarch 2014July 2011More modern by 32 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Samsung NX mini

 VR-320 NX mini 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-320 features exterior measurements 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 Samsung NX mini has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VR-320 and Samsung NX mini in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the VR-320 vs the NX mini.

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the VR-320 and NX mini is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-320 and NX mini.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The VR-320 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX mini will produce more detail because of its extra 6.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged VR-320 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VR-320
Portrait photography with Samsung NX mini
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
70
has manual focus
good MP (20.5MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
81
screen tilts
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
lighter than others (196g)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Sports photography camera
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
54
high shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
good MP (20.5MP)
decent sensor size (1")
good battery life (650 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Travel photography details
Samsung NX mini Travel photography details
70
lighter than competition (158 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
75
good battery life (650 per charge)
lighter than others (196g)
provides focus via touch
good MP (20.5 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography information
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
68
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good MP (20.5 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (650 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Vlogging features
Samsung NX mini Vlogging features
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition (158 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
37
touchscreen capability
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic socket
lighter than others (196g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Samsung NX mini
 Olympus VR-320Samsung NX mini
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus VR-320 Samsung NX mini
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-07-19 2014-03-19
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20.5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX-M
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 2
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/200 seconds
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps)
Highest 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158g (0.35 lbs) 196g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 650 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $179 $530