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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX5

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX5 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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • New Model is Olympus VR-330
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX5 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Olympus VR-320 versus Sony WX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was released 13 months after the WX5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the VR-320 scores against the WX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Sony WX5

 VR-320 WX5 
IntroducedJuly 2011July 2010More modern by 13 months
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Olympus VR-320

 WX5 VR-320 
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Sony WX5

 VR-320 WX5 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VR-320 has physical dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VR-320 versus Sony WX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the VR-320 vs the WX5.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and WX5 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-320 and WX5.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus VR-320 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer VR-320 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography info
Sony WX5 Portrait photography info
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Street photography information
Sony WX5 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (158g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VR-320
Sports photography with Sony WX5
47
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Travel photography details
Sony WX5 Travel photography details
70
lighter than others (158 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography details
Sony WX5 Landscape photography details
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
37
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-320 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX5 as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than others (158 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Sony WX5
 Olympus VR-320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VR-320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.8 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 158g (0.35 lbs) 146g (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $179 $250