Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus VR-320
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
- Introduced November 2011
(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
- Updated by Olympus VR-330

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and VR-320 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

The Fujifilm X-S1 was manufactured 5 months after the VR-320 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-S1 matches up versus the VR-320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus VR-320 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-S1 and Olympus VR-320. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery and Olympus VR-320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Olympus VR-320
Fujifilm X-S1 | VR-320 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Fujifilm X-S1
VR-320 | Fujifilm X-S1 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Olympus VR-320
Fujifilm X-S1 | VR-320 | |||
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Announced | November 2011 | ![]() | July 2011 | Similar generation |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S1 enjoys exterior measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-320 has measurements 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 X-S1 versus Olympus VR-320 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 against the VR-320.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S1 and VR-320 is 52 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-S1 and VR-320.
To sum up, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-S1 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus VR-320 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications
Fujifilm X-S1 | Olympus VR-320 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm X-S1 | Olympus VR-320 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-11-24 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR | TruePic III |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 58.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-624mm (26.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.00 m | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 920 gr (2.03 lbs) | 158 gr (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 49 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 216 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-95 | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $399 | $179 |