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Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
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Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9900w
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2015
Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Successor is Olympus VR-330
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Olympus VR-320

 Fujifilm S9900w VR-320 
ReleasedJanuary 2015July 2011More recent by 43 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 VR-320 Fujifilm S9900w 

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Olympus VR-320

 Fujifilm S9900w VR-320 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

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

Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography factors
Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography factors
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manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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MP count decent (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Street photography with Olympus VR-320
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has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (158 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography info
Olympus VR-320 Sports photography info
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excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Travel photography camera
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MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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lighter than average in class (158 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-320
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manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Vlogging advice
Olympus VR-320 Vlogging advice
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reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (670g)
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (158g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Olympus VR-320
 Fujifilm S9900wOlympus VR-320
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm S9900w Olympus VR-320
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-14 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 grams (1.48 pounds) 158 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 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 life 300 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model 4 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $719 $179