Olympus VR-320 vs Sony NEX-C3

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus VR-320 versus Sony NEX-C3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the VR-320 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The VR-320 was launched around the same time to the NEX-C3 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the VR-320 grades against the NEX-C3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-320 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-320 comes with external dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-C3 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VR-320 versus Sony NEX-C3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the VR-320 vs the NEX-C3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-320 and NEX-C3 is 94 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-320 and NEX-C3.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The VR-320 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony NEX-C3 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively.