Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB700
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Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2011
- Replacement is Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
- Launched December 2010
Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB700 Overview
Below is a complete comparison of the Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB700, one being 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 WB700 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe VR-320 was introduced 7 months later than the WB700 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the VR-320 grades versus the WB700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB700 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-320 and Samsung WB700. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Samsung WB700
VR-320 | WB700 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | December 2010 | More recent by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Olympus VR-320
WB700 | VR-320 | |||
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Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Crisper display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Samsung WB700
VR-320 | WB700 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have 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") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung WB700 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Look at the Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the VR-320 versus the WB700.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-320 and WB700 is 94 and 98 respectively.
Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-320 and WB700.
Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs but you need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher VR-320 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications
Olympus VR-320 | Samsung WB700 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus VR-320 | Samsung WB700 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-07-19 | 2010-12-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | () |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 158 gr (0.35 pounds) | - |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $179 | $300 |