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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
86 Imaging
37 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
36 Overall
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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon SX130 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX160 IS
Olympus VR-340
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-5.7) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Photography Glossary

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus VR-340 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus VR-340, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the VR-340 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was manufactured 5 months after the VR-340 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX150 IS grades against the VR-340 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Olympus VR-340

          

          

            
 SX150 IS VR-340 
Manual focus  Dial exact focusing
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Canon SX150 IS

          

          

            
 VR-340 SX150 IS 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Olympus VR-340

          

          

            
 SX150 IS VR-340 
RevealedMay 2012January 2012Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither provides Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX150 IS provides outer measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-340 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus VR-340 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the VR-340.
Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and VR-340 is 86 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus VR-340 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and VR-340.
Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus VR-340 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

            Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus VR-340 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX150 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-340
42
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 supports face detection focusing
 no external flash support
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
34
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Street photography highlights
Olympus VR-340 Street photography highlights
59
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (306g)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
63
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Sports photography details
Olympus VR-340 Sports photography details
39
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (130 per charge)
 lack of phase detect AF
44
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX150 IS
Travel photography with Olympus VR-340
64
 lighter than others in class (306 grams)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 long reach (336mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery (130 per charge)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
68
 lighter than competitors in class (125g)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography info
Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography info
46
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 terrible battery (130 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse mode
42
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 no manual control
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX150 IS
Vlogging with Olympus VR-340
30
 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focusing
 lighter than others in class (306g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external mic jack
33
 decently wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection focusing
 lighter than competitors in class (125g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Olympus VR-340
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISOlympus VR-340
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Olympus VR-340
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-05-14 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  3:2 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.0-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 306g (0.67 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 130 pictures -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $249 $130