Casio EX-100 vs Olympus VR-320

Here is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-100 versus Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and VR-320 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The EX-100 was brought out 2 years later than the VR-320 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-100 grades vs the VR-320 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Olympus VR-320. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-100 comes with exterior measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Olympus VR-320 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-100 vs the VR-320.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and VR-320 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and VR-320.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-100 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus VR-320 will give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer EX-100 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.