Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus VR-340

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm X20 versus Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and VR-340 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and VR-340 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X20 was revealed 16 months later than the VR-340 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up versus the VR-340 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X20 & Olympus VR-340. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X20 Gallery & Olympus VR-340 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X20 provides outside measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-340 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 versus the VR-340.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and VR-340 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X20 and VR-340.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X20 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus VR-340 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X20 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.