Olympus VR-320 vs Sony S2100
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93 Imaging
35 Features
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony S2100 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
- Launched July 2011
- Refreshed by Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Launched January 2010
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Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus VR-320 and Sony S2100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe VR-320 was announced 19 months after the S2100 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the VR-320 scores vs the S2100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-320 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Sony S2100
| VR-320 | S2100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2011 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Olympus VR-320
| S2100 | VR-320 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Sony S2100
| VR-320 | S2100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither provides Touch screen |
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-320 provides outside dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the VR-320 compared to the S2100.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and S2100 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-320 and S2100.
Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus VR-320 to deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent VR-320 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
| Olympus VR-320 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus VR-320 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
| 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 | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 158 gr (0.35 pounds) | 167 gr (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 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 | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $179 | $0 |