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Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung SL820 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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Newer Model is Olympus VR-330
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Also referred to as IT100
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Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Olympus VR-320 and Samsung SL820, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was revealed 2 years after the SL820 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the VR-320 scores vs the SL820 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Samsung SL820

 VR-320 SL820 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2009Newer by 30 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Olympus VR-320

 SL820 VR-320 

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Samsung SL820

 VR-320 SL820 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-320 features physical measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the VR-320 vs the SL820.

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and SL820 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-320 and SL820.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus VR-320 to offer you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher VR-320 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography features
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography features
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Street photography info
Samsung SL820 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Sports photography details
Samsung SL820 Sports photography details
47
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL820 Travel photography factors
70
lighter than competition (158 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography info
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography info
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
32
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL820 as a Vlogging camera
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (158 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
27
relatively wide (28mm)
has face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Samsung SL820
 Olympus VR-320Samsung SL820
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus VR-320 Samsung SL820
Also called - IT100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2009-02-17
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.50 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
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 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") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 ID LI-42B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $179 $280