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Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Renewed by Olympus VR-330
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was announced 6 months later than the VR-320 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4200 matches up versus the VR-320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Olympus VR-320

 Fujifilm S4200 VR-320 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Fujifilm S4200

 VR-320 Fujifilm S4200 

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Olympus VR-320

 Fujifilm S4200 VR-320 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2011Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4200 has got outer measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Olympus VR-320 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus VR-320 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 and the VR-320.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4200 and VR-320 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4200 and VR-320.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you will want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S4200
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-320
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megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Street photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (543g)
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (158g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography info
Olympus VR-320 Sports photography info
47
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography features
Olympus VR-320 Travel photography features
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megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (543g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than others in class (158 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography information
Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography information
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decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
42
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (543 grams)
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (158 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Olympus VR-320
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Olympus VR-320
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Olympus VR-320
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543 gr (1.20 lbs) 158 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 300 pictures -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $200 $179