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Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung SL202 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
  • Renewed by Olympus VR-330
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Other Name is PL50
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Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung SL202, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the VR-320 (14MP) and SL202 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was revealed 2 years later than the SL202 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the VR-320 matches up vs the SL202 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Samsung SL202

 VR-320 SL202 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2009Fresher by 30 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Olympus VR-320

 SL202 VR-320 

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Samsung SL202

 VR-320 SL202 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-320 features exterior 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 SL202 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung SL202 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the VR-320 and the SL202.

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-320 and SL202 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-320 and SL202.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus VR-320 to result in greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern VR-320 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Portrait photography camera
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
25
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Street photography factors
Samsung SL202 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (158g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VR-320
Sports photography with Samsung SL202
47
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than others (158g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography advice
42
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
27
relatively wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL202 Vlogging advice
32
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than others (158 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
27
relatively wide (28mm)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Samsung SL202
 Olympus VR-320Samsung SL202
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus VR-320 Samsung SL202
Otherwise known as - PL50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158 gr (0.35 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 ID LI-42B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $179 $140