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Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Olympus VR-320
(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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Refreshed by Olympus VR-330
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was manufactured very close to the WB210 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the VR-320 matches up against the WB210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Samsung WB210

 VR-320 WB210 
Screen resolution230k1kCrisper screen (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Olympus VR-320

 WB210 VR-320 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Samsung WB210

 VR-320 WB210 
IntroducedJuly 2011July 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-320 enjoys physical measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB210 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the VR-320 against the WB210.

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and WB210 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-320 and WB210.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you need to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography info
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decent megapixels (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has face detect focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Street photography info
Samsung WB210 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition (174 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VR-320
Sports photography with Samsung WB210
47
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VR-320
Travel photography with Samsung WB210
70
lighter than competition (158g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competition (174g)
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Landscape photography camera
42
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
46
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB210 Vlogging highlights
32
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (158 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition (174g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Samsung WB210
 Olympus VR-320Samsung WB210
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VR-320 Samsung WB210
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158 grams (0.35 pounds) 174 grams (0.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $179 $279