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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W370

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W370 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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Successor is Olympus VR-330
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W370 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Olympus VR-320 and Sony W370, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was unveiled 19 months after the W370 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the VR-320 matches up against the W370 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Sony W370

 VR-320 W370 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 19 months

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Olympus VR-320

 W370 VR-320 

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Sony W370

 VR-320 W370 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-320 has 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 W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VR-320 and Sony W370 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the VR-320 against the W370.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and W370 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-320 and W370.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you really should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The newer VR-320 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VR-320
Portrait photography with Sony W370
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Street photography details
Sony W370 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Sports photography features
Sony W370 Sports photography features
47
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Travel photography advice
Sony W370 Travel photography advice
70
lighter than competition (158 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
58
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography information
Sony W370 Landscape photography information
42
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
37
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W370 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (158g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Sony W370
 Olympus VR-320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VR-320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.00 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158 gr (0.35 lbs) 179 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $179 $230