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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • 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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Later Model is Olympus VR-330
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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm T550 versus Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was announced 18 months later than the VR-320 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm T550 grades against the VR-320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Olympus VR-320

 Fujifilm T550 VR-320 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2011More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Fujifilm T550

 VR-320 Fujifilm T550 

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Olympus VR-320

 Fujifilm T550 VR-320 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T550 features outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus VR-320 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Fujifilm T550 versus Olympus VR-320 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm T550 and the VR-320.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and VR-320 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T550 and VR-320.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm T550 to show greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm T550 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (158g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography info
Olympus VR-320 Travel photography info
75
lighter than competition (136 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
lighter than average in class (158 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T550
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-320
47
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
42
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging info
Olympus VR-320 Vlogging info
35
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition (136g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
32
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
lighter than average in class (158g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Olympus VR-320
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Olympus VR-320
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Olympus VR-320
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lb) 158 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $160 $179