Olympus VR-320 vs Sony HX350

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus VR-320 and Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the VR-320 (14MP) and HX350 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was revealed 6 years prior to the HX350 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the VR-320 scores versus the HX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-320 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VR-320 Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-320 enjoys outside dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VR-320 and Sony HX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the VR-320 and the HX350.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-320 and HX350 is 94 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-320 and HX350.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX350 to offer more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged VR-320 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.