Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus VR-340
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Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
- Introduced February 2012
- Superseded the Canon SX230 HS
- Newer Model is Canon SX260 HS
(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

Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus VR-340 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus VR-340, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and VR-340 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX240 HS was released within a month of the VR-340 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX240 HS grades vs the VR-340 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus VR-340 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Olympus VR-340. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Olympus VR-340 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Olympus VR-340
SX240 HS | VR-340 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Canon SX240 HS
VR-340 | SX240 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Olympus VR-340
SX240 HS | VR-340 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS has got external dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-340 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus VR-340 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX240 HS compared to the VR-340.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and VR-340 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and VR-340.
As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus VR-340 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Olympus VR-340 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Olympus VR-340 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.0-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 224 gr (0.49 lbs) | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 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 | 230 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $0 | $130 |