Olympus VR-320 vs Sony G3
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony G3 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
- Released July 2011
- Replacement is Olympus VR-330
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony G3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-320 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Sony G3
VR-320 | G3 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | January 2009 | More recent by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Olympus VR-320
G3 | VR-320 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Sony G3
VR-320 | G3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and G3 is 94 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony G3 Specifications
Olympus VR-320 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
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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 |