Olympus VR-320 vs Sony RX1

In this article, we will be analyzing the Olympus VR-320 and Sony RX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the VR-320 (14MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the VR-320 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The VR-320 was announced 19 months before the RX1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the VR-320 grades versus the RX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-320 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-320 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-320 has outer dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony RX1 has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the VR-320 versus the RX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-320 and RX1 is 94 and 79 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-320 and RX1.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The VR-320 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX1 will render more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged VR-320 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.