Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A6100

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A6100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the VR-320 (14MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the VR-320 (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The VR-320 was introduced 9 years prior to the A6100 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the VR-320 grades against the A6100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-320 & Sony Alpha a6100. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VR-320 Gallery & Sony A6100 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-320 provides exterior measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony A6100 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the VR-320 compared to the A6100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the VR-320 and A6100 is 94 and 81 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-320 and A6100.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The VR-320 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A6100 will produce extra detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged VR-320 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.