Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H300
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H300 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
- Introduced July 2011
- New Model is Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
- 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Released February 2014
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H300 Overview
Following is a extensive assessment of the Olympus VR-320 and Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the VR-320 (14MP) and H300 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe VR-320 was launched 3 years prior to the H300 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the VR-320 grades versus the H300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H300 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-320 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Sony H300
VR-320 | H300 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Olympus VR-320
H300 | VR-320 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | July 2011 | More modern by 31 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Sony H300
VR-320 | H300 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VR-320 provides external 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 H300 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus VR-320 and Sony H300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the VR-320 vs the H300.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and H300 is 94 and 63 respectively.
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-320 and H300.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony H300 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged VR-320 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H300 Specifications
Olympus VR-320 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus VR-320 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | Bionz(R) |
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 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201 thousand dots |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 8.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 158 gr (0.35 lb) | 590 gr (1.30 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 350 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-42B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $179 | $249 |