Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh CX3

Following is a detailed overview of the Olympus VR-320 and Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the VR-320 (14MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was manufactured 14 months after the CX3 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the VR-320 matches up vs the CX3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-320 & Ricoh CX3. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VR-320 Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-320 has exterior measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VR-320 and Ricoh CX3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the VR-320 against the CX3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and CX3 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-320 and CX3.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus VR-320 to deliver more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger VR-320 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.