Olympus 7000 vs Sony W320

In this article, we are evaluating the Olympus 7000 vs Sony W320, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the W320 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was announced 12 months earlier than the W320 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the 7000 scores versus the W320 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 7000 Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7000 offers exterior measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sony W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the 7000 compared to the W320.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and W320 is 94 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 7000 and W320.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W320 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older 7000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.