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FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S3250
Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • New Model is Olympus VR-330
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was revealed 6 months before the VR-320 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S3200 scores versus the VR-320 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Olympus VR-320

 S3200 VR-320 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the FujiFilm S3200

 VR-320 S3200 

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Olympus VR-320

 S3200 VR-320 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2011Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S3200 offers external measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Olympus VR-320 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus VR-320 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the S3200 versus the VR-320.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S3200 and VR-320 is 67 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3200 and VR-320.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you need to factor the age of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography details
Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography details
35
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S3200
Street photography with Olympus VR-320
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (540g)
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (158g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography advice
Olympus VR-320 Sports photography advice
47
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S3200
Travel photography with Olympus VR-320
54
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (576mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (540g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than average in class (158 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography features
Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography features
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
42
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Vlogging camera
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (540 grams)
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (158g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Olympus VR-320
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Olympus VR-320
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Olympus VR-320
Also called FinePix S3250 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540g (1.19 pounds) 158g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 life 300 pictures -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $190 $179