Olympus VR-320 vs Sony TX100V

Here, we are looking at the Olympus VR-320 vs Sony TX100V, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was released 7 months after the TX100V so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the VR-320 scores vs the TX100V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-320 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VR-320 Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-320 features outside measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony TX100V has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VR-320 vs Sony TX100V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the VR-320 against the TX100V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-320 and TX100V is 94 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-320 and TX100V.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony TX100V to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent VR-320 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.