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Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Replacement is Olympus VR-330
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was introduced 18 months after the VR-320 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S8300 scores versus the VR-320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Olympus VR-320

 Fujifilm S8300 VR-320 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2011More modern by 18 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Fujifilm S8300

 VR-320 Fujifilm S8300 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Olympus VR-320

 Fujifilm S8300 VR-320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8300 has got outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while 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).

Check out the Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus VR-320 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 against the VR-320.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8300 and VR-320 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8300 and VR-320.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm S8300 to provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S8300 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography advice
Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography advice
39
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Street photography factors
Olympus VR-320 Street photography factors
41
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors (670g)
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (158g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8300
Sports photography with Olympus VR-320
52
long zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8300
Travel photography with Olympus VR-320
52
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1008mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (670g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
70
lighter than average in class (158 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8300
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-320
46
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging details
Olympus VR-320 Vlogging details
24
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competitors (670g)
32
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (158g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Olympus VR-320
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Olympus VR-320
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Olympus VR-320
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/7000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lb) 158 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 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 4 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $200 $179