Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus VR-340

Here is a extended comparison of the Canon SX280 HS versus Olympus VR-340, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and VR-340 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was introduced 15 months later than the VR-340 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX280 HS grades versus the VR-340 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Olympus VR-340. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Olympus VR-340 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS comes with outer dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-340 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX280 HS and the VR-340.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and VR-340 is 91 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and VR-340.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus VR-340 to resolve greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX280 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.