Olympus VR-320 vs Sony HX7V
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2011
- Successor is Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced July 2011
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In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus VR-320 and Sony HX7V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe VR-320 was introduced very close to the HX7V and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the VR-320 matches up vs the HX7V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-320 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Sony HX7V
| VR-320 | HX7V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Olympus VR-320
| HX7V | VR-320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Sony HX7V
| VR-320 | HX7V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2011 |  | July 2011 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-320 offers outside measurements 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 HX7V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the VR-320 and the HX7V.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-320 and HX7V is 94 and 92 respectively.
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-320 and HX7V.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX7V to offer greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively.
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony HX7V Specifications
| Olympus VR-320 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus VR-320 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2011-07-19 | 2011-07-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III | BIONZ |
| 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 | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | XtraFine 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 rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | 4.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 158g (0.35 pounds) | 208g (0.46 pounds) |
| 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 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 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/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $179 | $499 |