Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus VR-320

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon SX120 IS versus Olympus VR-320, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and VR-320 (14MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and VR-320 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The SX120 IS was announced 23 months before the VR-320 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX120 IS grades versus the VR-320 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Olympus VR-320. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX120 IS has got physical measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-320 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Canon SX120 IS versus Olympus VR-320 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX120 IS vs the VR-320.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and VR-320 is 87 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and VR-320.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Olympus VR-320 will deliver more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.