Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung NX20

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung NX20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the VR-320 (14MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the VR-320 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The VR-320 was launched 9 months earlier than the NX20 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the VR-320 grades versus the NX20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-320 and Samsung NX20. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-320 comes with outer dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung NX20 has proportions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the VR-320 against the NX20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-320 and NX20 is 94 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-320 and NX20.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The VR-320 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX20 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older VR-320 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.