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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H55

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H55 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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Later Model is Olympus VR-330
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H55 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus VR-320 and Sony H55, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was released 14 months after the H55 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the VR-320 scores vs the H55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Sony H55

 VR-320 H55 
IntroducedJuly 2011June 2010More modern by 14 months

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Olympus VR-320

 H55 VR-320 

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Sony H55

 VR-320 H55 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-320 enjoys outer measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VR-320 and Sony H55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the VR-320 and the H55.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and H55 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-320 and H55.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you will need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer VR-320 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography advice
Sony H55 Portrait photography advice
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Street photography advice
Sony H55 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Sports photography highlights
Sony H55 Sports photography highlights
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VR-320
Travel photography with Sony H55
70
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography advice
Sony H55 Landscape photography advice
42
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Vlogging details
Sony H55 Vlogging details
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
28
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Sony H55
 Olympus VR-320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VR-320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
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) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158 grams (0.35 pounds) 200 grams (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $179 $235