Olympus VR-320 vs Sony HX9V

Below, we are matching up the Olympus VR-320 versus Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was launched within a month of the HX9V and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the VR-320 grades against the HX9V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-320 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VR-320 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-320 has physical measurements 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 HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VR-320 versus Sony HX9V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the VR-320 vs the HX9V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and HX9V is 94 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-320 and HX9V.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX9V to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively.