Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W730
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W730 Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2011
- Successor is Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
- Announced January 2013
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W730 Overview
In this write-up, we are reviewing the Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W730, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the W730 (16MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe VR-320 was introduced 17 months prior to the W730 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the VR-320 matches up vs the W730 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W730 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-320 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VR-320 Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Sony W730
VR-320 | W730 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Olympus VR-320
W730 | VR-320 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | July 2011 | More recent by 17 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Sony W730
VR-320 | W730 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-320 enjoys 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 W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W730 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the VR-320 against the W730.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and W730 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-320 and W730.
All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony W730 to deliver greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older VR-320 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W730 Specifications
Olympus VR-320 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus VR-320 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-07-19 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 25-224mm (9.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 158g (0.35 lb) | 122g (0.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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 life | - | 240 pictures |
Form 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 recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $179 | $138 |