Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus VR-320

Following is a complete assessment of the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was manufactured within a month of the VR-320 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SP-810 UZ scores versus the VR-320 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus VR-320. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-810 UZ offers exterior dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Olympus VR-320 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Olympus VR-320 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-810 UZ compared to the VR-320.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and VR-320 is 78 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and VR-320.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files however you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account.