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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX50

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
35 Overall
36
Olympus VR-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Refreshed by Olympus VR-330
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX50, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was introduced 6 months prior to the WX50 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the VR-320 grades against the WX50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Sony WX50

		

		

			
 VR-320 WX50 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Olympus VR-320

		

		

			
 WX50 VR-320 
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Sony WX50

		

		

			
 VR-320 WX50 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2012Same age
Focus manually  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch display  Lacking Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-320 comes with physical measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the VR-320 against the WX50.
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX50 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-320 and WX50 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-320 and WX50.
As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX50 to show more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.
	
			Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography info
Sony WX50 Portrait photography info
33
 MP count decent (14MP)
 offers face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
34
 MP count good (16MP)
 comes with face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus VR-320
Street photography with Sony WX50
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average in class (158g)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (117g)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus VR-320 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX50 Sports photography highlights
47
 amazing zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
44
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus VR-320 Travel photography features
Sony WX50 Travel photography features
70
 lighter than average in class (158 grams)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (24mm)
 great reach (300mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
 lighter than competition in class (117g)
 MP count good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus VR-320 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony WX50 as a Landscape photography camera
42
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 lack of manual exposure
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
38
 fairly wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 no manual exposure
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus VR-320 Vlogging information
Sony WX50 Vlogging information
32
 rather wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection focus
 lighter than average in class (158g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external microphone support
35
 fairly wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focusing
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (117g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-320 and Sony WX50
 Olympus VR-320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VR-320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology TFT Color LCD Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
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 - 240 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $179 $250