Olympus VR-320 vs Sony RX10 II

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus VR-320 versus Sony RX10 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the VR-320 (14MP) and RX10 II (20MP) and the VR-320 (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The VR-320 was launched 4 years earlier than the RX10 II and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the VR-320 scores vs the RX10 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-320 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-320 enjoys physical dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 II has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VR-320 versus Sony RX10 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the VR-320 against the RX10 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and RX10 II is 94 and 58 respectively.

Often, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-320 and RX10 II.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The VR-320 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX10 II will show more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older VR-320 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.