Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung HZ30W

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus VR-320 versus Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was released 19 months after the HZ30W making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the VR-320 scores versus the HZ30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-320 and Samsung HZ30W. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-320 provides physical measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VR-320 versus Samsung HZ30W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the VR-320 compared to the HZ30W.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the VR-320 and HZ30W is 94 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-320 and HZ30W.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus VR-320 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer VR-320 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.