Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung ST100

Below is a in-depth overview of the Olympus VR-320 versus Samsung ST100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was released 19 months later than the ST100 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the VR-320 grades vs the ST100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-320 and Samsung ST100. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Samsung ST100 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-320 features physical dimensions 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 ST100 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the VR-320 against the ST100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-320 and ST100 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-320 and ST100.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher VR-320 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.