Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus VR-340

The following is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm X30 and Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and VR-340 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and VR-340 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X30 was launched 2 years after the VR-340 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up vs the VR-340 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X30 & Olympus VR-340. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Olympus VR-340 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X30 comes with external measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-340 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X30 and Olympus VR-340 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 and the VR-340.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and VR-340 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X30 and VR-340.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus VR-340 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X30 should have an advantage in sensor tech.