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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX30

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Updated by Olympus VR-330
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Let's look closer at the Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was released very close to the WX30 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the VR-320 matches up versus the WX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Sony WX30

 VR-320 WX30 

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Olympus VR-320

 WX30 VR-320 
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Sony WX30

 VR-320 WX30 
LaunchedJuly 2011July 2011Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-320 comes with outer measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the VR-320 versus the WX30.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-320 and WX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-320 and WX30.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX30 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX30 Portrait photography highlights
33
resolution is good (14MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Street photography advice
Sony WX30 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (158 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX30 Sports photography highlights
47
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than others in class (158g)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX30 Landscape photography highlights
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Vlogging features
Sony WX30 Vlogging features
32
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
lighter than others in class (158g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
35
quite wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Sony WX30
 Olympus VR-320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VR-320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2011-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158g (0.35 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 250 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $179 $259