• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.2 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus VR-320 advantages over Canon 360 HS

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.44 vs 1.19 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.0 vs f/3.6
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Canon 360 HS advantages over Olympus VR-320

  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Newer
    9 years vs 14 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • More dots on screen
    461k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    20.2 vs 14.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus VR-330

Olympus VR-320
Olympus VR-330
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen

Compare Olympus VR-320 vs Olympus VR-330

Canon 360 HS
Olympus VR-330
  • $284
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Canon 360 HS vs Olympus VR-330

Compared to Olympus VR-340

Olympus VR-320
Olympus VR-340
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen

Compare Olympus VR-320 vs Olympus VR-340

Canon 360 HS
Olympus VR-340
  • $284
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Bulb shutter

Compare Canon 360 HS vs Olympus VR-340

Compared to Nikon S6400

Olympus VR-320
Nikon S6400
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bulb shutter
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Olympus VR-320 vs Nikon S6400

Canon 360 HS
Nikon S6400
  • $284
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • More pixels
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Canon 360 HS vs Nikon S6400

Compared to Canon 170 IS

Olympus VR-320
Canon 170 IS
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $371
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels

Compare Olympus VR-320 vs Canon 170 IS

Canon 360 HS
Canon 170 IS
  • $284
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC
  • $371
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Canon 360 HS vs Canon 170 IS

Compared to Canon 350 HS

Olympus VR-320
Canon 350 HS
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $209
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC

Compare Olympus VR-320 vs Canon 350 HS

Canon 360 HS
Canon 350 HS
  • $284
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $209
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Canon 360 HS vs Canon 350 HS

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