Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX80

Here is a in depth assessment of the Olympus VR-320 versus Sony WX80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was announced 17 months before the WX80 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the VR-320 matches up vs the WX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-320 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VR-320 Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-320 provides external measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VR-320 versus Sony WX80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the VR-320 versus the WX80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-320 and WX80 is 94 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The photograph here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-320 and WX80.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony WX80 to deliver greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older VR-320 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.