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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H90

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H90 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
  • Successor is Olympus VR-330
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H90 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus VR-320 versus Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was announced 7 months before the H90 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the VR-320 scores against the H90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Sony H90

 VR-320 H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Olympus VR-320

 H90 VR-320 
RevealedFebruary 2012July 2011Newer by 7 months
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Sony H90

 VR-320 H90 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-320 provides outer dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the VR-320 compared to the H90.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the VR-320 and H90 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-320 and H90.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony H90 to produce extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged VR-320 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VR-320
Portrait photography with Sony H90
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Street photography features
Sony H90 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (222 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Sports photography advice
Sony H90 Sports photography advice
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Travel photography details
Sony H90 Travel photography details
70
lighter than competition (158 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than others (222g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography features
Sony H90 Landscape photography features
42
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
44
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H90 as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition (158 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than others (222g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Sony H90
 Olympus VR-320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VR-320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158g (0.35 pounds) 222g (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 290 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $179 $230