Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus VR-320

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was launched 18 months after the VR-320 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm SL1000 scores vs the VR-320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 and Olympus VR-320. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery and Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL1000 features physical measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") along with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-320 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus VR-320 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 versus the VR-320.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL1000 and VR-320 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL1000 and VR-320.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm SL1000 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm SL1000 provides a benefit in sensor tech.