Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A900
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A900 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
- Introduced July 2011
- New Model is Olympus VR-330
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A900 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-320 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Sony A900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Sony A900
VR-320 | A900 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | October 2008 | More recent by 34 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Olympus VR-320
A900 | VR-320 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Sony A900
VR-320 | A900 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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).
Check the Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A900 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A900 Specifications
Olympus VR-320 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 | |
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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 |