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Canon S100 vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
48 Overall
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Canon PowerShot S100 front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Canon S100 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs

Canon S100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched December 2011
  • Superseded the Canon S95
  • Later Model is Canon S110
Olympus VR-340
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-5.7) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon S100 vs Olympus VR-340 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon S100 versus Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the S100 (12MP) and VR-340 (16MP) and the S100 (1/1.7") and VR-340 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The S100 was announced very close to the VR-340 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the S100 scores vs the VR-340 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Olympus VR-340

          

          

            
 S100 VR-340 
Manually focus  More precise focus
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Canon S100

          

          

            
 VR-340 S100 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon S100 and Olympus VR-340

          

          

            
 S100 VR-340 
IntroducedDecember 2011January 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither offers Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon S100 vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon S100 offers physical dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-340 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Contrast the Canon S100 versus Olympus VR-340 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S100 against the VR-340.
Canon S100 vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S100 and VR-340 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Canon S100 vs Olympus VR-340 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon S100 vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Quite often, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and VR-340.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S100 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus VR-340 will give you more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

            Canon S100 vs Olympus VR-340 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon S100 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon S100 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Canon S100 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus VR-340 as a Portrait photography camera
44
 manual focus
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
 offers face detection focus
 supports RAW files
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
34
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 offers face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon S100
Street photography with Olympus VR-340
65
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
63
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average (125g)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon S100 Sports photography features
Olympus VR-340 Sports photography features
32
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
 terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
 no phase detect auto focus
44
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon S100 Travel photography info
Olympus VR-340 Travel photography info
61
 has built in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
 low MP (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
69
 lighter than average (125g)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon S100 Landscape photography details
Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography details
50
 manual focus
 rather wide (24mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
 terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse mode
43
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 manual mode not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon S100
Vlogging with Olympus VR-340
36
 rather wide (24mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone support
33
 fairly wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect focusing
 lighter than average (125 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have microphone socket
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Canon S100 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S100 and Olympus VR-340
 Canon PowerShot S100Olympus VR-340
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot S100 Olympus VR-340
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-12-22 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.7
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 198 gr (0.44 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 153 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $429 $130