Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus VR-320

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SX620 HS and Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and VR-320 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was released 4 years later than the VR-320 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX620 HS grades against the VR-320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Olympus VR-320. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX620 HS enjoys outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Olympus VR-320 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX620 HS and Olympus VR-320 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX620 HS and the VR-320.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and VR-320 is 93 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX620 HS and VR-320.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX620 HS to show greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX620 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.