Canon A2500 vs Olympus VR-320

Here is a detailed review of the Canon A2500 and Olympus VR-320, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was introduced 19 months later than the VR-320 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A2500 scores versus the VR-320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2500 and Olympus VR-320. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A2500 Gallery and Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A2500 provides external measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-320 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the A2500 and the VR-320.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and VR-320 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A2500 and VR-320.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon A2500 to produce extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent A2500 provides a benefit in sensor tech.