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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A450

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A450 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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • New Model is Olympus VR-330
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A450 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A450, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the A450 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the VR-320 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The VR-320 was manufactured 19 months later than the A450 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the VR-320 grades vs the A450 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Sony A450

 VR-320 A450 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2010More recent by 19 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Olympus VR-320

 A450 VR-320 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Sony A450

 VR-320 A450 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-320 enjoys exterior measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony A450 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A450 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the VR-320 versus the A450.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A450 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and A450 is 94 and 65 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-320 and A450.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The VR-320 offers the smaller sensor which should make obtaining bokeh tougher. The fresher VR-320 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography features
Sony A450 Portrait photography features
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
72
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Street photography details
Sony A450 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Sports photography highlights
Sony A450 Sports photography highlights
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
77
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery life (1,050 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VR-320
Travel photography with Sony A450
70
lighter than competition (158 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
60
good battery life (1,050 shots)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VR-320
Landscape photography with Sony A450
42
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
66
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (1,050 shots)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Vlogging advice
Sony A450 Vlogging advice
32
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (158 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
9
lack of video recording
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Sony A450
 Olympus VR-320Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VR-320 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2011-07-19 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
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 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158 gr (0.35 lbs) 560 gr (1.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 769
Other
Battery life - 1050 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
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