Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus VR-340

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus VR-340, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the VR-340 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was revealed 2 years later than the VR-340 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX600 HS scores versus the VR-340 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Olympus VR-340. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Olympus VR-340 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX600 HS offers outer measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Olympus VR-340 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus VR-340 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX600 HS compared to the VR-340.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and VR-340 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and VR-340.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images although you should always consider the age of the cameras into account. The newer SX600 HS will have an edge in sensor innovation.