Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus VR-320

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm S9900w and Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was introduced 3 years later than the VR-320 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9900w grades against the VR-320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm S9900w and Olympus VR-320. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S9900w Gallery and Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9900w offers external 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 measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S9900w and Olympus VR-320 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w versus the VR-320.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9900w and VR-320 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9900w and VR-320.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S9900w to offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S9900w provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.