Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung GX-10

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus VR-320 versus Samsung GX-10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the VR-320 (14MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the VR-320 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The VR-320 was revealed 4 years later than the GX-10 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the VR-320 matches up against the GX-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-320 and Samsung GX-10. The full galleries are available at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-320 features outer 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) while the Samsung GX-10 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

See the Olympus VR-320 versus Samsung GX-10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the VR-320 and the GX-10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and GX-10 is 94 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-320 and GX-10.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The VR-320 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Olympus VR-320 will render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern VR-320 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.