Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus VR-320

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Fujifilm A100 and Olympus VR-320, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and VR-320 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was brought out 3 years before the VR-320 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm A100 scores vs the VR-320 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix A100 and Olympus VR-320. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm A100 Gallery and Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A100 comes with outer measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Olympus VR-320 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Fujifilm A100 and Olympus VR-320 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm A100 against the VR-320.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A100 and VR-320 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A100 and VR-320.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus VR-320 to offer you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.