Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A560

Below is a complete overview of the Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A560, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the A560 (14MP) is very similar but the VR-320 (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The VR-320 was brought out 11 months later than the A560 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the VR-320 grades versus the A560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-320 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-320 Gallery & Sony A560 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in 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) while the Sony A560 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the VR-320 compared to the A560.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and A560 is 94 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-320 and A560.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor measurements. The VR-320 provides the tinier sensor which will make obtaining bokeh more difficult. The younger VR-320 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.