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FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix AX355
Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Updated by Olympus VR-330
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

Here, we are comparing the FujiFilm AX350 and Olympus VR-320, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was revealed 6 months earlier than the VR-320 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the AX350 matches up against the VR-320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Olympus VR-320

 AX350 VR-320 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the FujiFilm AX350

 VR-320 AX350 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Olympus VR-320

 AX350 VR-320 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AX350 enjoys outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Olympus VR-320 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm AX350 and Olympus VR-320 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the AX350 compared to the VR-320.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the AX350 and VR-320 is 94 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the AX350 and VR-320.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the FujiFilm AX350 to give more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography advice
Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography advice
29
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography info
Olympus VR-320 Street photography info
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (158 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography advice
Olympus VR-320 Sports photography advice
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography details
Olympus VR-320 Travel photography details
56
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than others (158g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography highlights
28
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery pack (180 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
42
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging factors
Olympus VR-320 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
32
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than others (158 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Olympus VR-320
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Olympus VR-320
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Olympus VR-320
Also referred to as FinePix AX355 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-165mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 158 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 images -
Battery style AA -
Battery model - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $179