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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A560

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A560 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
  • Refreshed by Olympus VR-330
Sony A560
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Sony A560

 VR-320 A560 
AnnouncedJuly 2011August 2010More recent by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Olympus VR-320

 A560 VR-320 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Sony A560

 VR-320 A560 
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A560 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A560 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A560 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography advice
Sony A560 Portrait photography advice
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
72
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Street photography camera
Sony A560 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (158 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
75
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Sports photography details
Sony A560 Sports photography details
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery power (1,050 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
max fps low (5.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Travel photography features
Sony A560 Travel photography features
70
lighter than competitors (158g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
great battery power (1,050 shots)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography advice
Sony A560 Landscape photography advice
42
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
73
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (1,050 per charge)
has double storage slots
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Vlogging features
Sony A560 Vlogging features
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competitors (158g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Sony A560
 Olympus VR-320Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
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