Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus VR-320

Below is a extensive overview of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was unveiled 18 months later than the VR-320 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the SZ-16 iHS scores versus the VR-320 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Olympus VR-320. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS comes with exterior dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Olympus VR-320 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Olympus VR-320 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS versus the VR-320.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and VR-320 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The visual here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-16 iHS and VR-320.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to produce more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher SZ-16 iHS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.