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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A900

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
Portability
54
Imaging
66
Features
62
Overall
64

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A900 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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • New Model is Olympus VR-330
Sony A900
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Launched October 2008
  • Replacement is Sony A99
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A900 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A900, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the VR-320 (14MP) and A900 (25MP) and the VR-320 (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The VR-320 was launched 2 years later than the A900 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the VR-320 matches up versus the A900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Sony A900

 VR-320 A900 
LaunchedJuly 2011October 2008More recent by 34 months

Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Olympus VR-320

 A900 VR-320 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Sony A900

 VR-320 A900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-320 comes with external measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony A900 has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the VR-320 compared to the A900.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A900 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and A900 is 94 and 54 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A900 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-320 and A900.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The VR-320 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A900 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer VR-320 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A900 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A900 as a Portrait photography camera
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
71
manual focus
amazing resolution (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Street photography camera
Sony A900 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (158 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Sports photography info
Sony A900 Sports photography info
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
amazing resolution (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Travel photography highlights
Sony A900 Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than competitors (158 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
54
environment proofing
amazing resolution (25MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A900 as a Landscape photography camera
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
amazing resolution (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
doesn't have liveview
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Vlogging factors
Sony A900 Vlogging factors
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (158g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
9
can't record video
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Sony A900
 Olympus VR-320Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VR-320 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2011-07-19 2008-10-22
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 25MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 6048 x 4032
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158 grams (0.35 lbs) 895 grams (1.97 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 1431
Other
Battery life - 880 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots 1 2
Retail cost $179 $2,736