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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony S2000

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony S2000 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
  • Refreshed by Olympus VR-330
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Olympus VR-320 versus Sony S2000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the VR-320 (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was released 19 months after the S2000 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the VR-320 scores vs the S2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Sony S2000

 VR-320 S2000 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2010More modern by 19 months

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Olympus VR-320

 S2000 VR-320 

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Sony S2000

 VR-320 S2000 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-320 offers physical measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the VR-320 vs the S2000.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and S2000 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-320 and S2000.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus VR-320 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher VR-320 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VR-320
Portrait photography with Sony S2000
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Street photography factors
Sony S2000 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (158 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Sports photography camera
47
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Travel photography features
Sony S2000 Travel photography features
70
lighter than competitors (158g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography info
Sony S2000 Landscape photography info
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
27
decent sized screen (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Vlogging factors
Sony S2000 Vlogging factors
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (158 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Sony S2000
 Olympus VR-320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VR-320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158g (0.35 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 ID LI-42B 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $179 $225