Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus VR-320

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm XQ1 and the Olympus VR-320, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Fujifilm XQ1 was introduced in November 2013 and Olympus VR-320 was introduced in July 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm XQ1 over Olympus VR-320.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Olympus VR-320 over Fujifilm XQ1.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Fujifilm XQ1 and Olympus VR-320 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 920k dot and 230k dot resolutions respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 features a 12 megapixel 2/3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 8.8 x 6.6 mm and a total area of 58.1 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800. Olympus VR-320 features a 14 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600.

Fujifilm XQ1 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2664, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1864, 2816 x 1584, , 2112 x 2112, 2048 x x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1536 x 1536 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Olympus VR-320 is equipped with TruePic III processor and can take pictures up to 4288 x 3216 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4288 x 2416, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 with 4:3 aspect ratios.

Image Stabilization

The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

Built-in Wi-Fi on Fujifilm XQ1

Fujifilm XQ1 has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.

Battery

Fujifilm XQ1 comes with NP-48 battery pack with battery life of 240 shots and Olympus VR-320 comes with LI-42B battery pack.

External Storage Slots

Fujifilm XQ1 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Olympus VR-320 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm XQ1, and up to 1/2000 sec on Olympus VR-320. Fujifilm XQ1 can shoot continuously up to 12.0 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 7.40 m at Auto ISO on Fujifilm XQ1 and 4.70 m on Olympus VR-320..

Fujifilm XQ1 body has dimensions of 100 x 59 x 33 mm (3.94 x 2.32 x 1.3") and Olympus VR-320 body has dimensions of 101 x 58 x 29 mm (3.98 x 2.28 x 1.14"). Fujifilm XQ1 weighs 206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 oz) and Olympus VR-320 weighs 158 g (0.35 lb / 5.57 oz).

Fujifilm XQ1

Olympus VR-320

100 mm

59 mm

101 mm

58 mm

59 mm

58 mm