Olympus VR-320 vs Sony A37

Here is a detailed review of the Olympus VR-320 and Sony A37, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the A37 (16MP) is fairly similar but the VR-320 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The VR-320 was released 10 months before the A37 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the VR-320 matches up against the A37 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-320 and Sony SLT-A37. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VR-320 Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus VR-320 enjoys exterior measurements 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 A37 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VR-320 and Sony A37 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the VR-320 and the A37.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-320 and A37 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-320 and A37.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The VR-320 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A37 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older VR-320 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.