Olympus VR-320 vs Sony RX100 III

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus VR-320 vs Sony RX100 III, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the VR-320 (14MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the VR-320 (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The VR-320 was announced 3 years prior to the RX100 III and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the VR-320 grades against the RX100 III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-320 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VR-320 Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. 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) whilst the Sony RX100 III has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VR-320 vs Sony RX100 III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the VR-320 versus the RX100 III.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-320 and RX100 III is 94 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-320 and RX100 III.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The VR-320 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 III will offer you more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older VR-320 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.