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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony S930

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony S930 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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • New Model is Olympus VR-330
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Released January 2009
Photography Glossary

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony S930 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus VR-320 and Sony S930, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the VR-320 (14MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was launched 2 years after the S930 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the VR-320 grades versus the S930 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Sony S930

 VR-320 S930 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2009Newer by 31 months
Display dimensions3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Olympus VR-320

 S930 VR-320 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Sony S930

 VR-320 S930 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-320 comes with exterior 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) whilst the Sony S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VR-320 and Sony S930 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the VR-320 vs the S930.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and S930 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-320 and S930.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus VR-320 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more recent VR-320 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Street photography details
Sony S930 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VR-320
Sports photography with Sony S930
47
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Travel photography advice
Sony S930 Travel photography advice
70
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography info
Sony S930 Landscape photography info
42
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
31
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4 inch)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Vlogging features
Sony S930 Vlogging features
32
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Sony S930
 Olympus VR-320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VR-320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
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, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1/8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158 gr (0.35 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $179 $219