Nikon P950 vs Olympus VR-320

Let's look more closely at the Nikon P950 vs Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P950 (16MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P950 was brought out 8 years after the VR-320 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the P950 grades vs the VR-320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P950 & Olympus VR-320. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P950 Gallery & Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P950 offers exterior measurements of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") with a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) while the Olympus VR-320 has dimensions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the P950 versus the VR-320.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the P950 and VR-320 is 52 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P950 and VR-320.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon P950 to give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger P950 will have an advantage in sensor tech.