Olympus VR-320 vs Sony H90

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus VR-320 versus Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was announced 7 months before the H90 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the VR-320 scores against the H90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-320 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-320 provides outer dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

See the Olympus VR-320 versus Sony H90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the VR-320 compared to the H90.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the VR-320 and H90 is 94 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-320 and H90.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony H90 to produce extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged VR-320 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.