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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W610

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W610 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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Newer Model is Olympus VR-330
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W610 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus VR-320 and Sony W610, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was unveiled 5 months earlier than the W610 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the VR-320 matches up vs the W610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Sony W610

 VR-320 W610 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Olympus VR-320

 W610 VR-320 

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Sony W610

 VR-320 W610 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2012Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-320 has got outside measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VR-320 and Sony W610 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the VR-320 and the W610.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and W610 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-320 and W610.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of files although you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography features
Sony W610 Portrait photography features
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VR-320
Street photography with Sony W610
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (158g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
lighter than others (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Sports photography info
Sony W610 Sports photography info
47
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W610 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than average in class (158 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than others (113 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography info
Sony W610 Landscape photography info
42
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
33
really wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VR-320
Vlogging with Sony W610
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (158 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Sony W610
 Olympus VR-320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VR-320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158 grams (0.35 lb) 113 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 250 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $179 $200