Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung NX210

The following is a extended overview of the Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung NX210, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the VR-320 (14MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the VR-320 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The VR-320 was manufactured 13 months prior to the NX210 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the VR-320 scores versus the NX210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-320 and Samsung NX210. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Samsung NX210 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-320 has got exterior 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 NX210 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung NX210 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the VR-320 versus the NX210.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-320 and NX210 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-320 and NX210.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The VR-320 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX210 will offer more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged VR-320 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.