Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung GX-20

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus VR-320 and Samsung GX-20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is fairly similar but the VR-320 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The VR-320 was manufactured 3 years later than the GX-20 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the VR-320 scores vs the GX-20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-320 & Samsung GX-20. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-320 Gallery & Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-320 features outer 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) while the Samsung GX-20 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VR-320 and Samsung GX-20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the VR-320 against the GX-20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-320 and GX-20 is 94 and 58 respectively.

Typically, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The graphic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-320 and GX-20.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The VR-320 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung GX-20 will offer more detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger VR-320 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.