Canon G11 vs Olympus VR-320

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon G11 vs Olympus VR-320, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and VR-320 (14MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and VR-320 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G11 was manufactured 19 months earlier than the VR-320 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the G11 grades versus the VR-320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G11 & Olympus VR-320. The entire galleries are available at Canon G11 Gallery & Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon G11 enjoys outside measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Olympus VR-320 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the G11 and the VR-320.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G11 and VR-320 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The graphic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G11 and VR-320.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G11 due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Olympus VR-320 will result in extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older G11 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.