Canon SX530 HS vs Olympus VR-320

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX530 HS and Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was announced 3 years after the VR-320 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX530 HS matches up against the VR-320 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Olympus VR-320. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX530 HS comes with physical dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst 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).

Compare the Canon SX530 HS and Olympus VR-320 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX530 HS against the VR-320.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and VR-320 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX530 HS and VR-320.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX530 HS to provide you with more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger SX530 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.