Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus VR-320

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon A2100 IS and Olympus VR-320, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was launched 3 years earlier than the VR-320 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A2100 IS scores against the VR-320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Olympus VR-320. The complete galleries are available at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A2100 IS has outer measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Olympus VR-320 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A2100 IS and Olympus VR-320 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the A2100 IS compared to the VR-320.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and VR-320 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The visual here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A2100 IS and VR-320.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus VR-320 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older A2100 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.