Leica C vs Olympus VR-340
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Leica C vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
- Released September 2013
- Alternative Name is Typ112
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
Leica C vs Olympus VR-340 Overview
In this write-up, we will be matching up the Leica C and Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the C (12MP) and VR-340 (16MP) and the C (1/1.7") and VR-340 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe C was revealed 21 months after the VR-340 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the C scores against the VR-340 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Leica C vs Olympus VR-340 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica C and Olympus VR-340. The full galleries are available at Leica C Gallery and Olympus VR-340 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica C over the Olympus VR-340
C | VR-340 | |||
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Launched | September 2013 | January 2012 | More modern by 21 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Leica C
VR-340 | C |
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Common features in the Leica C and Olympus VR-340
C | VR-340 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Leica C vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica C enjoys physical measurements of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-340 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Analyze the Leica C and Olympus VR-340 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the C vs the VR-340.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C and VR-340 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Leica C vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the C and VR-340.
As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The C having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus VR-340 will resolve more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer C is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
Leica C vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica C vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications
Leica C | Olympus VR-340 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Olympus |
Model | Leica C | Olympus VR-340 |
Also called as | Typ112 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-09-08 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.0-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 1 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 4.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 195g (0.43 lbs) | 125g (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 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 life | 250 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $1,299 | $130 |