Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung NX mini

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus VR-320 and Samsung NX mini, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the VR-320 (14MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the VR-320 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") have different sensor sizes.

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The VR-320 was revealed 3 years earlier than the NX mini which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the VR-320 matches up versus the NX mini with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-320 and Samsung NX mini. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-320 features exterior measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung NX mini has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VR-320 and Samsung NX mini in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the VR-320 vs the NX mini.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the VR-320 and NX mini is 94 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-320 and NX mini.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The VR-320 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX mini will produce more detail because of its extra 6.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged VR-320 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.