Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A560
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A560 Key Specs
(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
- Refreshed by Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Announced August 2010
- Earlier Model is Sony A500
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A560 Overview
Below is a complete overview of the Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A560, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the A560 (14MP) is very similar but the VR-320 (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe VR-320 was brought out 11 months later than the A560 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the VR-320 grades versus the A560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A560 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-320 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-320 Gallery & Sony A560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Sony A560
VR-320 | A560 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | August 2010 | More recent by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Olympus VR-320
A560 | VR-320 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Sony A560
VR-320 | A560 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-320 features physical dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony A560 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
Compare the Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A560 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the VR-320 compared to the A560.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and A560 is 94 and 64 respectively.
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-320 and A560.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor measurements. The VR-320 provides the tinier sensor which will make obtaining bokeh more difficult. The younger VR-320 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A560 Specifications
Olympus VR-320 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus VR-320 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2011-07-19 | 2010-08-24 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 158g (0.35 lb) | 599g (1.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 817 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 1050 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-42B | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | Two |
Cost at launch | $179 | $650 |