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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
82
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Launched February 2019
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T20
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T30 II
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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Successor is Olympus VR-330
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X-T30 and Olympus VR-320, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and VR-320 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and VR-320 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was released 7 years later than the VR-320 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T30 scores versus the VR-320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Olympus VR-320

 Fujifilm X-T30 VR-320 
IntroducedFebruary 2019July 2011Fresher by 93 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 VR-320 Fujifilm X-T30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Olympus VR-320

 Fujifilm X-T30 VR-320 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 enjoys exterior measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-320 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T30 and Olympus VR-320 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 compared to the VR-320.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 and VR-320 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T30 and VR-320.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T30 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-T30 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T30 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-320
82
you can focus manually
megapixel count great (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography information
Olympus VR-320 Street photography information
79
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (158g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Sports photography camera
79
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (380 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Travel photography camera
80
good battery life (380 shots)
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
70
lighter than others (158 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-320
81
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count great (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (380 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
42
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging factors
Olympus VR-320 Vlogging factors
36
touchscreen
provides face detect focus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than others (158g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Olympus VR-320
 Fujifilm X-T30Olympus VR-320
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 Olympus VR-320
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2019-02-14 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor 4 TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lb) 158 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126S LI-42B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $899 $179