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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A99 II

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Sony Alpha A99 II front
Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A99 II 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
  • Updated by Olympus VR-330
Sony A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
  • Released September 2016
  • Replaced the Sony A99
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A99 II Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A99 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the VR-320 (14MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the VR-320 (1/2.3") and A99 II (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The VR-320 was released 6 years prior to the A99 II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the VR-320 matches up versus the A99 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Sony A99 II

 VR-320 A99 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Olympus VR-320

 A99 II VR-320 
ReleasedSeptember 2016July 2011Newer by 62 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Sony A99 II

 VR-320 A99 II 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A99 II Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus VR-320 has external measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony A99 II has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the VR-320 against the A99 II.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A99 II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and A99 II is 94 and 57 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A99 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A99 II Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-320 and A99 II.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The VR-320 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A99 II will render extra detail as a result of its extra 28MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged VR-320 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A99 II sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A99 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A99 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VR-320
Portrait photography with Sony A99 II
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
86
focusing manually
MP count amazing (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Street photography advice
Sony A99 II Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (158g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Sports photography features
Sony A99 II Sports photography features
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
low battery power (490 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Travel photography factors
Sony A99 II Travel photography factors
70
lighter than competitors (158 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
MP count amazing (42MP)
selfie friendly screen
low battery power (490 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography features
Sony A99 II Landscape photography features
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
82
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
low battery power (490 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A99 II as a Vlogging camera
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (158 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
78
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic jack
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A99 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Sony A99 II
 Olympus VR-320Sony Alpha A99 II
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VR-320 Sony Alpha A99 II
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Announced 2011-07-19 2016-09-19
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 42MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 7952 x 5304
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 399
Cross type focus points - 79
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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 158 gr (0.35 lbs) 849 gr (1.87 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 92
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 2317
Other
Battery life - 490 photos
Battery format - NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots
Storage slots One Two
Retail pricing $179 $3,198