Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus VR-340
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Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
- Announced September 2010
- Old Model is Canon SX20 IS
- Renewed by Canon SX40 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
- Announced January 2012
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Here is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX30 IS versus Olympus VR-340, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the VR-340 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SX30 IS was released 16 months before the VR-340 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX30 IS scores against the VR-340 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Olympus VR-340
| SX30 IS | VR-340 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Canon SX30 IS
| VR-340 | SX30 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | September 2010 | Fresher by 16 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Olympus VR-340
| SX30 IS | VR-340 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX30 IS enjoys external measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Olympus VR-340 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX30 IS and the VR-340.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and VR-340 is 64 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX30 IS and VR-340.
Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus VR-340 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older SX30 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX30 IS vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Olympus VR-340 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Olympus |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Olympus VR-340 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2010-09-14 | 2012-01-10 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/3.0-5.7 |
| Macro focus distance | 0cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.80 m | 4.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 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 | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 601 gr (1.32 lb) | 125 gr (0.28 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | NB-7L | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $400 | $130 |