Olympus VR-320 vs Sony RX100 VII

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus VR-320 versus Sony RX100 VII, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the VR-320 (14MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the VR-320 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The VR-320 was unveiled 9 years earlier than the RX100 VII which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the VR-320 matches up versus the RX100 VII in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-320 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The full galleries are available at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-320 has exterior measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VII has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the VR-320 against the RX100 VII.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-320 and RX100 VII is 94 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-320 and RX100 VII.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The VR-320 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 VII will offer extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged VR-320 is going to be behind in sensor tech.