Nikon P600 vs Olympus VR-320

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon P600 and Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P600 (16MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P600 was introduced 2 years later than the VR-320 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the P600 grades against the VR-320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P600 and Olympus VR-320. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P600 Gallery and Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P600 enjoys exterior dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 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).

Check out the Nikon P600 and Olympus VR-320 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the P600 and the VR-320.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P600 and VR-320 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P600 and VR-320.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon P600 to show extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern P600 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.