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Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Released July 2011
  • Replacement is Olympus VR-330
Samsung WB700
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Samsung WB700

 VR-320 WB700 
LaunchedJuly 2011December 2010More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Olympus VR-320

 WB700 VR-320 
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Samsung WB700

 VR-320 WB700 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography factors
33
good resolution (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Street photography factors
Samsung WB700 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (158 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VR-320
Sports photography with Samsung WB700
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
28
MP count decent (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than others (158g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
70
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography features
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB700 Vlogging highlights
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than others (158 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
27
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Samsung WB700
 Olympus VR-320Samsung WB700
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