Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus VR-320

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X20 versus Olympus VR-320, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and VR-320 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X20 was manufactured 22 months after the VR-320 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm X20 scores vs the VR-320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X20 and Olympus VR-320. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X20 provides external measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Olympus VR-320 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X20 versus Olympus VR-320 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X20 compared to the VR-320.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and VR-320 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X20 and VR-320.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus VR-320 will provide greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X20 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.