Olympus VR-320 vs Sony NEX-C3
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
- Released July 2011
- Renewed by Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
- Announced August 2011
- Older Model is Sony NEX-3
- Renewed by Sony NEX-F3
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus VR-320 versus Sony NEX-C3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the VR-320 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe VR-320 was launched around the same time to the NEX-C3 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the VR-320 grades against the NEX-C3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony NEX-C3 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-320 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Sony NEX-C3
VR-320 | NEX-C3 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Olympus VR-320
NEX-C3 | VR-320 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Sony NEX-C3
VR-320 | NEX-C3 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | August 2011 | Same generation | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-320 comes with external dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-C3 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
Look at the Olympus VR-320 versus Sony NEX-C3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the VR-320 vs the NEX-C3.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-320 and NEX-C3 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-320 and NEX-C3.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The VR-320 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony NEX-C3 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively.
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
Olympus VR-320 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus VR-320 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2011-07-19 | 2011-08-22 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 158g (0.35 pounds) | 225g (0.50 pounds) |
Dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1083 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-42B | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $179 | $343 |