Olympus VR-320 vs Sony HX90V

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus VR-320 vs Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the VR-320 (14MP) and HX90V (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was introduced 4 years prior to the HX90V which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the VR-320 grades vs the HX90V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-320 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-320 features outside measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VR-320 vs Sony HX90V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the VR-320 vs the HX90V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-320 and HX90V is 94 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-320 and HX90V.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX90V to provide greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged VR-320 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.