Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus VR-320 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was announced 19 months before the Galaxy Camera which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the VR-320 scores versus the Galaxy Camera for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-320 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-320 comes with outer 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 Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Olympus VR-320 and Samsung Galaxy Camera in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the VR-320 vs the Galaxy Camera.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and Galaxy Camera is 94 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-320 and Galaxy Camera.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera to give you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged VR-320 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.