Olympus VR-320 vs Sony QX100

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus VR-320 and Sony QX100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Lens-style by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the VR-320 (14MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the VR-320 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The VR-320 was revealed 3 years prior to the QX100 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the VR-320 grades vs the QX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-320 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-320 has got exterior 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) and the Sony QX100 has proportions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VR-320 and Sony QX100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the VR-320 versus the QX100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-320 and QX100 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-320 and QX100.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The VR-320 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony QX100 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged VR-320 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.