Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Here, we are looking at the Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was manufactured 13 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 4G making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the VR-320 grades vs the Galaxy Camera 4G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-320 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VR-320 enjoys outside measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the VR-320 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-320 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 94 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-320 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older VR-320 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.