Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W350

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus VR-320 versus Sony W350, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the W350 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was launched 19 months after the W350 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the VR-320 grades vs the W350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-320 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-320 has got exterior dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony W350 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VR-320 versus Sony W350 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the VR-320 versus the W350.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the VR-320 and W350 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-320 and W350.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images though you should always take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent VR-320 provides a benefit in sensor tech.