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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony G3

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony G3 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
  • Released July 2011
  • Replacement is Olympus VR-330
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony G3 Overview

Let's look closer at the Olympus VR-320 versus Sony G3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the VR-320 (14MP) and G3 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was introduced 2 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the VR-320 grades vs the G3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Sony G3

 VR-320 G3 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2009More recent by 31 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Olympus VR-320

 G3 VR-320 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Sony G3

 VR-320 G3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-320 provides physical measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VR-320 versus Sony G3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the VR-320 versus the G3.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and G3 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-320 and G3.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus VR-320 to render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger VR-320 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography details
Sony G3 Portrait photography details
33
decent MP (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Street photography highlights
Sony G3 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (158g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Sports photography info
Sony G3 Sports photography info
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
23
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Travel photography information
Sony G3 Travel photography information
70
lighter than competitors in class (158g)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography details
Sony G3 Landscape photography details
42
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
36
has manual focus
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Vlogging camera
Sony G3 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (158g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
27
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Sony G3
 Olympus VR-320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VR-320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158 grams (0.35 pounds) 185 grams (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $179 $200