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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W710

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W710 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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Newer Model is Olympus VR-330
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
Photography Glossary

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W710 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Olympus VR-320 versus Sony W710, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was manufactured 17 months prior to the W710 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the VR-320 scores against the W710 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Sony W710

 VR-320 W710 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Olympus VR-320

 W710 VR-320 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2011More recent by 17 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Sony W710

 VR-320 W710 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-320 comes with exterior dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the VR-320 vs the W710.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-320 and W710 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-320 and W710.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W710 to give you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older VR-320 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography features
Sony W710 Portrait photography features
33
MP count good (14MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Street photography info
Sony W710 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Sports photography highlights
Sony W710 Sports photography highlights
47
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W710 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competition (158g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competitors (114g)
offers touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W710 Landscape photography highlights
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
39
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W710 as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition (158g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
34
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Sony W710
 Olympus VR-320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VR-320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 240 photographs
Style of battery - 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $179 $90