Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus VR-340
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Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
- 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
- Released July 2018
- Succeeded the Canon SX730 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
- Launched January 2012

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus VR-340 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus VR-340, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and VR-340 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX740 HS was brought out 6 years later than the VR-340 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX740 HS scores versus the VR-340 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus VR-340 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Olympus VR-340. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Olympus VR-340 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Olympus VR-340
SX740 HS | VR-340 | |||
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Launched | July 2018 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 80 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Canon SX740 HS
VR-340 | SX740 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Olympus VR-340
SX740 HS | VR-340 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX740 HS comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Olympus VR-340 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus VR-340 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX740 HS compared to the VR-340.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and VR-340 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and VR-340.
To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to provide greater detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer SX740 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Olympus VR-340 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Olympus VR-340 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2018-07-31 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 8 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/3.0-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 922k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 4.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 299 grams (0.66 lbs) | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 265 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $400 | $130 |