Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX5
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX5 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
- Revealed July 2011
- New Model is Olympus VR-330
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-320 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Sony WX5
VR-320 | WX5 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | July 2010 | More modern by 13 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Olympus VR-320
WX5 | VR-320 | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Sony WX5
VR-320 | WX5 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and WX5 is 94 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Olympus VR-320 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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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 |