Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus VR-320

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm S1 versus Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was introduced 2 years after the VR-320 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S1 grades vs the VR-320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S1 and Olympus VR-320. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S1 Gallery and Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1 enjoys outer measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Olympus VR-320 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S1 versus the VR-320.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1 and VR-320 is 60 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1 and VR-320.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm S1 to give you more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.