Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung PL200
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94 Imaging
36 Features
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Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung PL200 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
- Announced July 2011
- Updated by Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
- Released July 2010
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Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus VR-320 versus Samsung PL200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe VR-320 was brought out 13 months after the PL200 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the VR-320 scores vs the PL200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-320 and Samsung PL200. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Samsung PL200
| VR-320 | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2011 |  | July 2010 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Olympus VR-320
| PL200 | VR-320 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Samsung PL200
| VR-320 | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-320 offers physical 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 Samsung PL200 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Olympus VR-320 versus Samsung PL200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the VR-320 and the PL200.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-320 and PL200 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-320 and PL200.
As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The younger VR-320 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
| Olympus VR-320 | Samsung PL200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus VR-320 | Samsung PL200 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-07-19 | 2010-07-21 |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.70 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 158 gr (0.35 pounds) | 170 gr (0.37 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| 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 | BP70A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $179 | $0 |