Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W380

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W380, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the W380 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was released 19 months later than the W380 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the VR-320 matches up versus the W380 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-320 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-320 comes with outside dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony W380 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W380 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the VR-320 vs the W380.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-320 and W380 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-320 and W380.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of files though you will want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The younger VR-320 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.