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Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB2200F 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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Later Model is Olympus VR-330
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was announced 3 years prior to the WB2200F which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the VR-320 matches up versus the WB2200F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Samsung WB2200F

 VR-320 WB2200F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Olympus VR-320

 WB2200F VR-320 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2011More modern by 30 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Samsung WB2200F

 VR-320 WB2200F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-320 comes with 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 WB2200F has sizing of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") and a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the VR-320 compared to the WB2200F.

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-320 and WB2200F is 94 and 59 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-320 and WB2200F.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB2200F to render more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged VR-320 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VR-320
Portrait photography with Samsung WB2200F
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Street photography information
Samsung WB2200F Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (158 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (708g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Sports photography info
Samsung WB2200F Sports photography info
47
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
53
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VR-320
Travel photography with Samsung WB2200F
70
lighter than others in class (158 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
51
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (708g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Landscape photography camera
42
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
46
manual focus
decently wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Vlogging info
Samsung WB2200F Vlogging info
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (158 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
25
decently wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (708g)
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Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Samsung WB2200F
 Olympus VR-320Samsung WB2200F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus VR-320 Samsung WB2200F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1/8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158g (0.35 lbs) 708g (1.56 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
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 BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD, SDHC, SCXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $179 $599