Olympus VR-320 vs Sigma DP1x

Let's look much closer at the Olympus VR-320 vs Sigma DP1x, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the VR-320 (14MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the VR-320 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The VR-320 was announced 18 months later than the DP1x making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the VR-320 grades vs the DP1x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-320 and Sigma DP1x. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-320 has got physical dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the VR-320 against the DP1x.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-320 and DP1x is 94 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-320 and DP1x.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The VR-320 using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Olympus VR-320 will offer extra detail with its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent VR-320 will have a benefit in sensor tech.