Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung SH100

Below is a thorough overview of the Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung SH100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was manufactured 7 months later than the SH100 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the VR-320 grades versus the SH100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-320 and Samsung SH100. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Samsung SH100 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-320 offers outer dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung SH100 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung SH100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the VR-320 versus the SH100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-320 and SH100 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-320 and SH100.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you should always consider the production date of the products into consideration. The newer VR-320 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.