Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VR-320

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was announced 17 months before the VR-320 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SP-800 UZ grades vs the VR-320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus VR-320. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ provides external dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-320 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Olympus VR-320 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-800 UZ vs the VR-320.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and VR-320 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-800 UZ and VR-320.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of files but you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older SP-800 UZ is going to be behind in sensor technology.