Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus VR-320

The following is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and VR-320 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was announced 18 months after the VR-320 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR scores against the VR-320 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR & Olympus VR-320. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery & Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR comes with outside dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-320 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus VR-320 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and the VR-320.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and VR-320 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and VR-320.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will give extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm HS50 EXR should have an advantage in sensor tech.