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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W730

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W730 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
  • Released July 2011
  • Successor is Olympus VR-330
Sony W730
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Sony W730

 VR-320 W730 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Olympus VR-320

 W730 VR-320 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2011More recent by 17 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Sony W730

 VR-320 W730 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W730 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography factors
Sony W730 Portrait photography factors
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VR-320
Street photography with Sony W730
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (158 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than others (122 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VR-320
Sports photography with Sony W730
47
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Travel photography advice
Sony W730 Travel photography advice
70
lighter than others (158 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than others (122g)
includes touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W730 Landscape photography highlights
42
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
39
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W730 as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
lighter than others (158 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
34
really wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than others (122g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Sony W730
 Olympus VR-320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
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