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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
52
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44
Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(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
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
  • Updated by Olympus VR-330
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Olympus VR-320

 Fujifilm X-S1 VR-320 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Fujifilm X-S1

 VR-320 Fujifilm X-S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Olympus VR-320

 Fujifilm X-S1 VR-320 
AnnouncedNovember 2011July 2011Similar generation
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-S1
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-320
46
focusing manually
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Street photography features
Olympus VR-320 Street photography features
51
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is tiny (2/3")
heavier than others (920 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (158 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-S1
Sports photography with Olympus VR-320
43
long zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Travel photography camera
43
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (920g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competitors in class (158 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-S1
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-320
45
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-S1
Vlogging with Olympus VR-320
26
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than others (920g)
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (158 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Olympus VR-320
 Fujifilm X-S1Olympus VR-320
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