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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W650

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
35 Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W650 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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Updated by Olympus VR-330
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W650 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Olympus VR-320 versus Sony W650, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was announced 5 months before the W650 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the VR-320 matches up vs the W650 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Sony W650

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Olympus VR-320

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Sony W650

		

		

			
 VR-320 W650 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2012Similar age
Manually focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen  Missing Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus VR-320 offers outside 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 W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the VR-320 and the W650.
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W650 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the VR-320 and W650 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-320 and W650.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony W650 to offer you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively.
	
			Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography factors
Sony W650 Portrait photography factors
33
 MP count decent (14MP)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
34
 resolution is good (16MP)
 supports face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus VR-320 Street photography details
Sony W650 Street photography details
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (124g)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus VR-320
Sports photography with Sony W650
47
 incredible zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
40
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus VR-320 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony W650 as a Travel photography camera
70
 lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 long zoom (300mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
 lighter than competition (124g)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography features
Sony W650 Landscape photography features
42
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 no manual exposure
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse function
43
 decently wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
 manual mode not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus VR-320 Vlogging highlights
Sony W650 Vlogging highlights
32
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (158g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have external microphone support
33
 decently wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focusing
 lighter than competition (124 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external mic socket
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W650 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Sony W650
 Olympus VR-320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VR-320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology TFT Color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance 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 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 158g (0.35 lbs) 124g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 220 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $179 $140