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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2600HD
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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Updated by Olympus VR-330
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the FujiFilm S2500HD and Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was introduced 12 months earlier than the VR-320 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S2500HD grades versus the VR-320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Olympus VR-320

 S2500HD VR-320 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 VR-320 S2500HD 
RevealedJuly 2011July 2010Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Olympus VR-320

 S2500HD VR-320 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2500HD has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-320 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the FujiFilm S2500HD and Olympus VR-320 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S2500HD compared to the VR-320.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and VR-320 is 78 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S2500HD and VR-320.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus VR-320 to produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older S2500HD will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography info
Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography info
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manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
good resolution (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography factors
Olympus VR-320 Street photography factors
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography features
Olympus VR-320 Sports photography features
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long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Travel photography camera
55
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than competition in class (158g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography highlights
36
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging factors
Olympus VR-320 Vlogging factors
25
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Olympus VR-320
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDOlympus VR-320
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Olympus VR-320
Also called as FinePix S2600HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 337 gr (0.74 pounds) 158 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model 4 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $179