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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony HX30V 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
  • Released July 2011
  • Refreshed by Olympus VR-330
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Older Model is Sony HX20V
  • Newer Model is Sony HX50V
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony HX30V Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Olympus VR-320 vs Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the VR-320 (14MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was released 7 months earlier than the HX30V and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the VR-320 scores against the HX30V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Sony HX30V

 VR-320 HX30V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Olympus VR-320

 HX30V VR-320 
IntroducedFebruary 2012July 2011Fresher by 7 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Sony HX30V

 VR-320 HX30V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-320 comes with external 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) and the Sony HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VR-320 vs Sony HX30V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the VR-320 versus the HX30V.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and HX30V is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-320 and HX30V.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX30V to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older VR-320 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography features
Sony HX30V Portrait photography features
33
MP count good (14MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
45
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
provides face detection focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Street photography details
Sony HX30V Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (254g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Sports photography camera
47
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competition (158g)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (254g)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX30V Landscape photography factors
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Vlogging factors
Sony HX30V Vlogging factors
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition (158g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (254g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Sony HX30V
 Olympus VR-320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VR-320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-19 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158 gr (0.35 lbs) 254 gr (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 life - 320 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $179 $420