• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 18.2 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 500.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus VR-320 advantages over Sony HX20V

  • Less expensive
    $200 vs $400 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Lighter weight
    158g vs 254g
    Lighter weight
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Sony HX20V advantages over Olympus VR-320

  • More telephoto lens reach
    500 mm vs 300 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    922k 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
    18.2 vs 14.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 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

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • 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 Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • 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
  • 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

Sony HX20V
Olympus VR-330
  • $326
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Built-in GPS
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight

Compare Sony HX20V 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

Sony HX20V
Olympus VR-340
  • $326
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Built-in GPS
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight

Compare Sony HX20V vs Olympus VR-340

Compared to Sony HX30V

Olympus VR-320
Sony HX30V
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight
  • $477
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Olympus VR-320 vs Sony HX30V

Sony HX20V
Sony HX30V
  • $326
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $477
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sony HX20V vs Sony HX30V

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

Sony HX20V
Nikon S6400
  • $326
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Built-in GPS
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen

Compare Sony HX20V vs Nikon S6400

Compared to Panasonic ZS35

Olympus VR-320
Panasonic ZS35
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Olympus VR-320 vs Panasonic ZS35

Sony HX20V
Panasonic ZS35
  • $326
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Manual focus
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

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