Olympus VR-320 vs Sony HX50V

Here is a extensive overview of the Olympus VR-320 versus Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the VR-320 (14MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was manufactured 21 months before the HX50V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the VR-320 scores vs the HX50V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-320 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-320 offers physical dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VR-320 versus Sony HX50V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the VR-320 compared to the HX50V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and HX50V is 94 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-320 and HX50V.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony HX50V to render more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older VR-320 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.