Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H70

Here is a extended review of the Olympus VR-320 versus Sony H70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the H70 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was released 7 months later than the H70 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the VR-320 scores against the H70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-320 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VR-320 Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VR-320 provides outer dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Olympus VR-320 versus Sony H70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the VR-320 vs the H70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and H70 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-320 and H70.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony H70 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer VR-320 will have an advantage in sensor technology.