Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus VR-340

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon A4000 IS versus Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the VR-340 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was revealed at a similar time to the VR-340 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A4000 IS grades versus the VR-340 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Olympus VR-340. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Olympus VR-340 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A4000 IS comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-340 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Canon A4000 IS versus Olympus VR-340 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A4000 IS compared to the VR-340.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A4000 IS and VR-340 is 95 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A4000 IS and VR-340.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you should take the production date of the products into consideration.