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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Successor is Olympus VR-330
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus VR-320, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was introduced 6 months after the VR-320 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm JX500 matches up versus the VR-320 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Olympus VR-320

 Fujifilm JX500 VR-320 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Fujifilm JX500

 VR-320 Fujifilm JX500 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus VR-320

 Fujifilm JX500 VR-320 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2011Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX500 offers outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-320 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 and the VR-320.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and VR-320 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX500 and VR-320.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you should really take the release date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography details
Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography details
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
MP count decent (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others (113g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (158g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX500
Sports photography with Olympus VR-320
31
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography factors
Olympus VR-320 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than others (113 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than average (158 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography info
Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography info
33
rather wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX500
Vlogging with Olympus VR-320
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
32
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than average (158 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus VR-320
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Olympus VR-320
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Olympus VR-320
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction 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
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 gr (0.25 lb) 158 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 model NP-45A LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $90 $179