Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus VR-320

The following is a complete review of the Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was manufactured 2 years after the VR-320 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SH-1 grades against the VR-320 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-1 & Olympus VR-320. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SH-1 Gallery & Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-1 comes with outer dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Olympus VR-320 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus VR-320 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SH-1 and the VR-320.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-1 and VR-320 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-1 and VR-320.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SH-1 to show extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SH-1 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.