Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung NX1100

Below is a extended comparison of the Olympus VR-320 and Samsung NX1100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the VR-320 (14MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the VR-320 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The VR-320 was manufactured 21 months earlier than the NX1100 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the VR-320 scores versus the NX1100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-320 and Samsung NX1100. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-320 has got external dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung NX1100 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VR-320 and Samsung NX1100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the VR-320 vs the NX1100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-320 and NX1100 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-320 and NX1100.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The VR-320 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX1100 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older VR-320 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.