Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus VR-320 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was introduced 13 months before the Galaxy Camera 3G making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the VR-320 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 3G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-320 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-320 has outside dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check the Olympus VR-320 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the VR-320 against the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the VR-320 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 94 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-320 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to result in more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged VR-320 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.