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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Other Name is X-925
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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Replacement is Olympus VR-330
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Olympus FE-4000 versus Olympus VR-320, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was unveiled 24 months before the VR-320 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FE-4000 scores versus the VR-320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Olympus VR-320

 FE-4000 VR-320 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Olympus FE-4000

 VR-320 FE-4000 
RevealedJuly 2011July 2009Newer by 24 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus VR-320

 FE-4000 VR-320 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4000 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-320 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-4000 compared to the VR-320.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4000 and VR-320 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4000 and VR-320.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus VR-320 to provide more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-4000 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography details
Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (158g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography highlights
Olympus VR-320 Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography advice
Olympus VR-320 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
70
lighter than average in class (158g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography advice
Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography advice
28
fairly wide (26mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-4000
Vlogging with Olympus VR-320
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (158 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus VR-320
 Olympus FE-4000Olympus VR-320
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-4000 Olympus VR-320
Other name X-925 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-22 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 lbs) 158g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $130 $179