Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX1

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus VR-320 versus Sony WX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the VR-320 (14MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the VR-320 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The VR-320 was launched 24 months after the WX1 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the VR-320 scores against the WX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-320 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-320 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VR-320 versus Sony WX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the VR-320 compared to the WX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and WX1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The pic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-320 and WX1.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The VR-320 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus VR-320 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger VR-320 should have an edge in sensor tech.