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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Other Name is X-925
Olympus VR-340
(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
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VR-340 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are sold by Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and VR-340 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was brought out 3 years prior to the VR-340 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the FE-4000 matches up against the VR-340 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Olympus VR-340

 FE-4000 VR-340 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Olympus FE-4000

 VR-340 FE-4000 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2009More recent by 30 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus VR-340

 FE-4000 VR-340 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4000 features outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-340 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-4000 and the VR-340.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and VR-340 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VR-340 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4000 and VR-340.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus VR-340 to result in more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older FE-4000 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VR-340 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography factors
Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography highlights
Olympus VR-340 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than average in class (136g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography highlights
Olympus VR-340 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than average in class (136g)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography information
Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography information
28
really wide (26mm)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (125g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus VR-340
 Olympus FE-4000Olympus VR-340
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-4000 Olympus VR-340
Other name X-925 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.0-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $130 $130