Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX350
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX350 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
- Announced July 2011
- Successor is Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Revealed February 2014
- Previous Model is Sony WX300
- Updated by Sony WX500
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The following is a extended overview of the Olympus VR-320 and Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the VR-320 (14MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe VR-320 was released 3 years earlier than the WX350 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the VR-320 scores vs the WX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-320 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Sony WX350
| VR-320 | WX350 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Olympus VR-320
| WX350 | VR-320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2014 |  | July 2011 | Newer by 31 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Sony WX350
| VR-320 | WX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-320 has got exterior 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 WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Look at the Olympus VR-320 and Sony WX350 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the VR-320 against the WX350.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and WX350 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-320 and WX350.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX350 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged VR-320 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
| Olympus VR-320 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus VR-320 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2011-07-19 | 2014-02-13 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III | - |
| 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 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-6.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | 4.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 158g (0.35 lbs) | 164g (0.36 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| 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 | - | 470 photographs |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-42B | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $179 | $270 |