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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Released January 2009
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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Later Model is Olympus VR-330
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and VR-320 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was brought out 3 years earlier than the VR-320 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up vs the VR-320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Olympus VR-320

 Fujifilm S8100fd VR-320 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 VR-320 Fujifilm S8100fd 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 30 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus VR-320

 Fujifilm S8100fd VR-320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8100fd enjoys outside measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Olympus VR-320 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus VR-320 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd against the VR-320.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and VR-320 is 75 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8100fd and VR-320.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus VR-320 to give greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography advice
Olympus VR-320 Street photography advice
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (158 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Sports photography camera
33
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Travel photography camera
53
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than average in class (158 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography highlights
35
has manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8100fd
Vlogging with Olympus VR-320
24
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (158g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus VR-320
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdOlympus VR-320
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Olympus VR-320
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 2011-07-19
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format - 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405g (0.89 pounds) 158g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $179