Nikon L610 vs Olympus VR-320

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon L610 and Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L610 was launched 13 months after the VR-320 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the L610 scores vs the VR-320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L610 and Olympus VR-320. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L610 Gallery and Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L610 has outside measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-320 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L610 and Olympus VR-320 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the L610 versus the VR-320.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L610 and VR-320 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L610 and VR-320.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon L610 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer L610 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.