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Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Announced August 2014
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X20
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
  • New Model is Olympus VR-330
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Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus VR-320, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and VR-320 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X30 was announced 3 years later than the VR-320 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up against the VR-320 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Olympus VR-320

 Fujifilm X30 VR-320 
IntroducedAugust 2014July 2011More recent by 38 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Fujifilm X30

 VR-320 Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Olympus VR-320

 Fujifilm X30 VR-320 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X30 features outer measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while 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).

Analyze the Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus VR-320 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X30 vs the VR-320.

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and VR-320 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X30 and VR-320.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X30 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus VR-320 will give you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X30 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography info
Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography info
47
manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
33
good resolution (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Street photography highlights
Olympus VR-320 Street photography highlights
64
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor (2/3")
heavier than others (423 grams)
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (158g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Sports photography features
Olympus VR-320 Sports photography features
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
47
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Travel photography details
Olympus VR-320 Travel photography details
62
good battery pack (470 per charge)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others (423 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
lighter than competitors (158 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X30
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-320
58
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
42
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X30
Vlogging with Olympus VR-320
34
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than others (423 grams)
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (158 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Olympus VR-320
 Fujifilm X30Olympus VR-320
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X30 Olympus VR-320
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-08-26 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 423 grams (0.93 pounds) 158 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 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 470 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-95 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $499 $179