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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony HX50V 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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Refreshed by Olympus VR-330
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Superseded the Sony HX30V
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Olympus VR-320 versus Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the VR-320 (14MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was manufactured 21 months before the HX50V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the VR-320 scores vs the HX50V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Sony HX50V

 VR-320 HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Olympus VR-320

 HX50V VR-320 
ReleasedApril 2013July 2011Fresher by 21 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Sony HX50V

 VR-320 HX50V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-320 offers physical dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VR-320 versus Sony HX50V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the VR-320 compared to the HX50V.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and HX50V is 94 and 89 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-320 and HX50V.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony HX50V to render more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older VR-320 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography details
Sony HX50V Portrait photography details
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
50
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports face detect focusing
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Street photography highlights
Sony HX50V Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (158g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (272g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Sports photography features
Sony HX50V Sports photography features
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery power (400 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than average (158 grams)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
good battery power (400 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (272 grams)
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX50V Landscape photography highlights
42
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
53
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
good battery power (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Vlogging advice
Sony HX50V Vlogging advice
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than average (158g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
34
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (272g)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Sony HX50V
 Olympus VR-320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VR-320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-19 2013-04-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 grams (0.35 pounds) 272 grams (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 - 400 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $179 $439