FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VR-320

Here, we will be looking at the FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus VR-320, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was manufactured 6 months earlier than the VR-320 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the JX300 grades vs the VR-320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 and Olympus VR-320. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery and Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX300 offers outer measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-320 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus VR-320 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the JX300 versus the VR-320.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and VR-320 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the JX300 and VR-320.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images however you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account.