Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W730

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W730, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the W730 (16MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was introduced 17 months prior to the W730 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the VR-320 matches up vs the W730 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-320 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VR-320 Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-320 enjoys 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) and the Sony W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VR-320 vs Sony W730 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the VR-320 against the W730.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and W730 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-320 and W730.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony W730 to deliver greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older VR-320 is going to be behind in sensor technology.