Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung GX-1L

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung GX-1L, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the VR-320 (14MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the VR-320 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The VR-320 was manufactured 5 years later than the GX-1L and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the VR-320 grades vs the GX-1L for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-320 and Samsung GX-1L. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-320 has got exterior 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) while the Samsung GX-1L has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the VR-320 and the GX-1L.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-320 and GX-1L is 94 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-320 and GX-1L.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The VR-320 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Olympus VR-320 will produce extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern VR-320 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.