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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX150

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX150 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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Replacement is Olympus VR-330
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Photography Glossary

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX150 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus VR-320 and Sony WX150, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the VR-320 (14MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was brought out 7 months before the WX150 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the VR-320 matches up vs the WX150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Sony WX150

 VR-320 WX150 

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Olympus VR-320

 WX150 VR-320 
RevealedFebruary 2012July 2011Newer by 7 months
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Sony WX150

 VR-320 WX150 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-320 has got 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 WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VR-320 and Sony WX150 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the VR-320 against the WX150.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-320 and WX150 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-320 and WX150.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX150 to produce extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged VR-320 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count good (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
good MP (18 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Street photography advice
Sony WX150 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX150 Sports photography highlights
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
good MP (18MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Landscape photography camera
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
46
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Vlogging advice
Sony WX150 Vlogging advice
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Sony WX150
 Olympus VR-320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VR-320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158 gr (0.35 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 life - 240 images
Type 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/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $179 $300