Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX9

Following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus VR-320 vs Sony WX9, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VR-320 was launched 7 months after the WX9 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the VR-320 grades versus the WX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-320 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-320 has got external 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 WX9 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the VR-320 versus the WX9.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-320 and WX9 is 94 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-320 and WX9.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX9 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The fresher VR-320 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.