Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H70
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
35 Overall
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94 Imaging
37 Features
35 Overall
36
Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
31 Overall
35
93 Imaging
39 Features
31 Overall
35
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H70 Key Specs
Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
(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
- Announced July 2011
- Replacement is Olympus VR-330
Sony H70
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched January 2011
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Here is a extended review of the Olympus VR-320 versus Sony H70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the H70 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe VR-320 was released 7 months later than the H70 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the VR-320 scores against the H70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-320 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VR-320 Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Sony H70
| VR-320 | H70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2011 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Olympus VR-320
| H70 | VR-320 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Sony H70
| VR-320 | H70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither provides Touch screen |
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VR-320 provides outer dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the VR-320 vs the H70.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and H70 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-320 and H70.
As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony H70 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer VR-320 will have an advantage in sensor technology.
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography advice
Sony H70 Portrait photography advice
good resolution (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Olympus VR-320 Sports photography highlights
Sony H70 Sports photography highlights
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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lighter than competition (158g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Olympus VR-320 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H70 as a Landscape photography camera
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition (158g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H70 Specifications
| Olympus VR-320 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus VR-320 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-07-19 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.70 m | 3.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 158 grams (0.35 pounds) | 194 grams (0.43 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $179 | $199 |