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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W380

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W380 Key Specs

Olympus VR-320
(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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Later Model is Olympus VR-330
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W380 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W380, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the W380 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was released 19 months later than the W380 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the VR-320 matches up versus the W380 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Sony W380

 VR-320 W380 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2010Fresher by 19 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Olympus VR-320

 W380 VR-320 

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Sony W380

 VR-320 W380 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-320 comes with outside dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony W380 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W380 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the VR-320 vs the W380.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-320 and W380 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-320 and W380.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of files though you will want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The younger VR-320 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography features
Sony W380 Portrait photography features
33
decent MP (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Street photography information
Sony W380 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Sports photography details
Sony W380 Sports photography details
47
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Travel photography details
Sony W380 Travel photography details
70
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography factors
Sony W380 Landscape photography factors
42
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
38
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Vlogging highlights
Sony W380 Vlogging highlights
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (158g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
29
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Sony W380
 Olympus VR-320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VR-320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2011-07-19 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Bionz
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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 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 capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 gr (0.35 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $179 $44