Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX10
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX10 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
- Introduced July 2011
- Renewed by Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Released January 2011
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX10 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe VR-320 was revealed 7 months later than the WX10 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the VR-320 scores vs the WX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-320 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Sony WX10
VR-320 | WX10 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | January 2011 | More recent by 7 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Olympus VR-320
WX10 | VR-320 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Sony WX10
VR-320 | WX10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-320 provides external dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
Look at the Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the VR-320 versus the WX10.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and WX10 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-320 and WX10.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX10 to show extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The younger VR-320 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Olympus VR-320 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus VR-320 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.8" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 7.10 m |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 158 gr (0.35 pounds) | 161 gr (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
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 model | LI-42B | NP-BG1 |
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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $179 | $200 |