Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus VR-320

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and VR-320 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was announced 6 months later than the VR-320 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR matches up versus the VR-320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and Olympus VR-320. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery and Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR has external dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Olympus VR-320 has measurements 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 HS30EXR versus Olympus VR-320 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR against the VR-320.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and VR-320 is 59 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and VR-320.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will give you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively.