Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus VR-320

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was launched 2 years later than the VR-320 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX700 HS matches up versus the VR-320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Olympus VR-320. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX700 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Olympus VR-320 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX700 HS against the VR-320.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and VR-320 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and VR-320.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX700 HS to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern SX700 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.