Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung NX30

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus VR-320 and Samsung NX30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the VR-320 (14MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the VR-320 (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The VR-320 was brought out 3 years earlier than the NX30 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the VR-320 grades against the NX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-320 & Samsung NX30. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VR-320 Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-320 offers 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 NX30 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the VR-320 against the NX30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and NX30 is 94 and 75 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-320 and NX30.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The VR-320 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX30 will produce greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older VR-320 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.