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Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Announced July 2011
  • New Model is Olympus VR-330
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Olympus VR-320 and Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was brought out 3 years earlier than the WB35F which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the VR-320 matches up against the WB35F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Samsung WB35F

 VR-320 WB35F 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Olympus VR-320

 WB35F VR-320 
RevealedJanuary 2014July 2011More modern by 30 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Samsung WB35F

 VR-320 WB35F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-320 offers external dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the VR-320 and the WB35F.

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-320 and WB35F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-320 and WB35F.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB35F to offer more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged VR-320 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography info
33
MP count decent (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Street photography info
Samsung WB35F Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Sports photography camera
47
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB35F Travel photography factors
70
lighter than competition (158g)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography features
42
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
43
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Vlogging details
Samsung WB35F Vlogging details
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition (158g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
31
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Samsung WB35F
 Olympus VR-320Samsung WB35F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VR-320 Samsung WB35F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-19 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158 gr (0.35 lbs) 194 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $179 $130