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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix HS22 EXR
  • New Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
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
  • Later Model is Olympus VR-330
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is fairly close but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and VR-320 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HS20 EXR was revealed 6 months before the VR-320 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the HS20 EXR matches up against the VR-320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Olympus VR-320

 HS20 EXR VR-320 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 VR-320 HS20 EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Olympus VR-320

 HS20 EXR VR-320 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2011Same age
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR enjoys outside dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-320 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus VR-320 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the HS20 EXR versus the VR-320.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and VR-320 is 58 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS20 EXR and VR-320.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HS20 EXR having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will render more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-320
55
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2")
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Street photography with Olympus VR-320
54
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2")
more heavy than competitors in class (730g)
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography details
Olympus VR-320 Sports photography details
52
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography factors
Olympus VR-320 Travel photography factors
51
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (730 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition (158 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography info
Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography info
51
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Vlogging camera
25
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (730g)
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition (158g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Olympus VR-320
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXROlympus VR-320
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Olympus VR-320
Also called as FinePix HS22 EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR TruePic III
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 730g (1.61 pounds) 158g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
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