Nikon S620 vs Olympus VR-320

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon S620 and Olympus VR-320, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S620 was announced 3 years earlier than the VR-320 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S620 grades versus the VR-320 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S620 and Olympus VR-320. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S620 Gallery and Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S620 provides physical measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Olympus VR-320 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Nikon S620 and Olympus VR-320 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the S620 against the VR-320.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S620 and VR-320 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S620 and VR-320.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus VR-320 to give you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older S620 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.