Olympus VR-320 vs Sony HX30V

Here is a complete comparison of the Olympus VR-320 vs Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the VR-320 (14MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was released 7 months earlier than the HX30V and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the VR-320 scores against the HX30V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-320 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account 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") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VR-320 vs Sony HX30V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the VR-320 versus the HX30V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and HX30V is 94 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-320 and HX30V.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX30V to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older VR-320 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.