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Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB350F 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 WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Olympus VR-320 versus Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was introduced 3 years before the WB350F and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the VR-320 matches up vs the WB350F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Samsung WB350F

 VR-320 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Olympus VR-320

 WB350F VR-320 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2011More recent by 30 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Samsung WB350F

 VR-320 WB350F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider 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") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung WB350F has measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VR-320 versus Samsung WB350F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the VR-320 compared to the WB350F.

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and WB350F is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-320 and WB350F.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB350F to produce more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older VR-320 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography details
33
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Street photography features
Samsung WB350F Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (276g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB350F Sports photography advice
47
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
50
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Travel photography info
Samsung WB350F Travel photography info
70
lighter than competition in class (158g)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than others (276g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Landscape photography camera
42
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
50
manual focus
really wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB350F as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (158g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
34
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (276g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
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Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Samsung WB350F
 Olympus VR-320Samsung WB350F
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VR-320 Samsung WB350F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158 gr (0.35 lbs) 276 gr (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $179 $260