Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung ST80

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung ST80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was launched 19 months later than the ST80 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the VR-320 grades against the ST80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-320 and Samsung ST80. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Samsung ST80 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-320 has got outer dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung ST80 has dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VR-320 vs Samsung ST80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the VR-320 versus the ST80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and ST80 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-320 and ST80.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos though you have to take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer VR-320 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.