Olympus VR-320 vs Sony HX200V

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus VR-320 and Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the VR-320 (14MP) and HX200V (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was introduced 9 months before the HX200V which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the VR-320 grades vs the HX200V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-320 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VR-320 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-320 has outer dimensions 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 HX200V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VR-320 and Sony HX200V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the VR-320 versus the HX200V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and HX200V is 94 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-320 and HX200V.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX200V to give you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged VR-320 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.