Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung EX2F

In this article, we are looking at the Olympus VR-320 versus Samsung EX2F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly close but the VR-320 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") use totally different sensor size.

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The VR-320 was manufactured 17 months prior to the EX2F making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the VR-320 scores against the EX2F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-320 & Samsung EX2F. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VR-320 Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-320 comes with physical dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the VR-320 compared to the EX2F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the VR-320 and EX2F is 94 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-320 and EX2F.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The VR-320 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Olympus VR-320 will result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged VR-320 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.