Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W350
94 Imaging
37 Features
35 Overall
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97 Imaging
36 Features
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W350 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
- Revealed July 2011
- Replacement is Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
- Released January 2010
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W350 Overview
The following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus VR-320 versus Sony W350, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the W350 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe VR-320 was launched 19 months after the W350 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the VR-320 grades vs the W350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W350 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-320 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Sony W350
VR-320 | W350 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 19 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Olympus VR-320
W350 | VR-320 |
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Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Sony W350
VR-320 | W350 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-320 has got exterior dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony W350 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus VR-320 versus Sony W350 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the VR-320 versus the W350.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the VR-320 and W350 is 94 and 97 respectively.
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-320 and W350.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images though you should always take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent VR-320 provides a benefit in sensor tech.
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W350 Specifications
Olympus VR-320 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus VR-320 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 158 grams (0.35 lbs) | 117 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | LI-42B | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $179 | $200 |