FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus VR-320

On this page, we will be looking at the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is pretty similar but the F300EXR (1/2") and VR-320 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The F300EXR was manufactured 12 months prior to the VR-320 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the F300EXR grades versus the VR-320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Olympus VR-320. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F300EXR comes with external measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus VR-320 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus VR-320 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the F300EXR against the VR-320.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and VR-320 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and VR-320.

All in all, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The F300EXR featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus VR-320 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.