Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus VR-320

Here is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was unveiled 2 years later than the VR-320 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S9400W matches up against the VR-320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S9400W and Olympus VR-320. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S9400W Gallery and Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9400W enjoys exterior dimensions 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") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W vs the VR-320.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9400W and VR-320 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Normally, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9400W and VR-320.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm S9400W to produce greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S9400W is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.