Fujifilm SL240 vs Olympus VR-320

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Fujifilm SL240 versus Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was revealed 6 months later than the VR-320 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm SL240 grades against the VR-320 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 and Olympus VR-320. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery and Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL240 provides external dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Olympus VR-320 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 against the VR-320.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL240 and VR-320 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL240 and VR-320.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of files although you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.