Canon N vs Olympus VR-340

The following is a extended comparison of the Canon N vs Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the N (12MP) and VR-340 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The N was manufactured 13 months after the VR-340 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the N grades against the VR-340 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N & Olympus VR-340. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon N Gallery & Olympus VR-340 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon N features external dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the N vs the VR-340.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the N and VR-340 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the N and VR-340.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus VR-340 to give extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern N will have an advantage in sensor tech.