Canon SX540 HS vs Olympus VR-320

Below is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX540 HS and Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and VR-320 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was revealed 4 years later than the VR-320 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX540 HS scores against the VR-320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Olympus VR-320. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX540 HS offers outer dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Olympus VR-320 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX540 HS and Olympus VR-320 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX540 HS compared to the VR-320.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and VR-320 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Normally, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX540 HS and VR-320.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX540 HS to provide extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer SX540 HS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.