Nikon D200 vs Olympus VR-320

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Nikon D200 versus Olympus VR-320, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the D200 (10MP) and VR-320 (14MP) and the D200 (APS-C) and VR-320 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The D200 was announced 6 years earlier than the VR-320 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D200 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the D200 matches up against the VR-320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D200 and Olympus VR-320. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D200 Gallery and Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D200 has got physical dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-320 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D200 versus Olympus VR-320 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the D200 vs the VR-320.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D200 and VR-320 is 55 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D200 and VR-320.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D200 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus VR-320 will give greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older D200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.