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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H300

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Olympus VR-320
(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
Sony H300
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Sony H300

 VR-320 H300 

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Olympus VR-320

 H300 VR-320 
ReleasedFebruary 2014July 2011More modern by 31 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Sony H300

 VR-320 H300 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H300 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography details
Sony H300 Portrait photography details
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
MP count decent (20MP)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Street photography advice
Sony H300 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (158g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (590g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VR-320
Sports photography with Sony H300
47
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
50
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (350 shots)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H300 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than others (158g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
56
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (590 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography info
Sony H300 Landscape photography info
42
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
47
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Vlogging highlights
Sony H300 Vlogging highlights
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than others (158g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
24
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition (590g)
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Sony H300
 Olympus VR-320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
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