Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W310
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W310 Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2011
- Replacement is Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
- Released January 2010
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Below is a detailed assessment of the Olympus VR-320 versus Sony W310, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the W310 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe VR-320 was brought out 19 months later than the W310 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the VR-320 scores vs the W310 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W310 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-320 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-320 Gallery & Sony W310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Sony W310
| VR-320 | W310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2011 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 19 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Olympus VR-320
| W310 | VR-320 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Sony W310
| VR-320 | W310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-320 has got outer measurements 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 W310 has measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the VR-320 compared to the W310.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-320 and W310 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-320 and W310.
All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus VR-320 to deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent VR-320 provides an advantage in sensor tech.
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W310 Specifications
| Olympus VR-320 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus VR-320 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2011-07-19 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | 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 | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.0-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Maximum 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 158 grams (0.35 lbs) | 137 grams (0.30 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| 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 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $179 | $150 |
