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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H50

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H50 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
  • Launched July 2011
  • New Model is Olympus VR-330
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H50 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the VR-320 (14MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was revealed 2 years later than the H50 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the VR-320 scores versus the H50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Sony H50

 VR-320 H50 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2009Fresher by 31 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Olympus VR-320

 H50 VR-320 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Sony H50

 VR-320 H50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-320 has physical measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the VR-320 and the H50.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-320 and H50 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-320 and H50.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus VR-320 to produce greater detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger VR-320 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography features
Sony H50 Portrait photography features
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VR-320
Street photography with Sony H50
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VR-320
Sports photography with Sony H50
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
32
incredible zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Travel photography information
Sony H50 Travel photography information
70
lighter than competition (158 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
44
has built in flash
great reach (465mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (547 grams)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H50 Landscape photography highlights
42
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
34
manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VR-320
Vlogging with Sony H50
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition (158 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than others (547 grams)
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Sony H50
 Olympus VR-320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VR-320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 grams (0.35 lbs) 547 grams (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID LI-42B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $179 $80