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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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
  • Revealed January 2012
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VR-340 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the VR-340 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was launched 24 months before the VR-340 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FE-4030 grades versus the VR-340 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Olympus VR-340

 FE-4030 VR-340 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Olympus FE-4030

 VR-340 FE-4030 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus VR-340

 FE-4030 VR-340 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 has got exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-340 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FE-4030 compared to the VR-340.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and VR-340 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VR-340 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and VR-340.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus VR-340 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VR-340 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography highlights
Olympus VR-340 Street photography highlights
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (125g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Sports photography camera
35
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography factors
Olympus VR-340 Travel photography factors
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than competitors (125g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography details
Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography details
33
really wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-4030
Vlogging with Olympus VR-340
26
really wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
lighter than competitors (125g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus VR-340
 Olympus FE-4030Olympus VR-340
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-4030 Olympus VR-340
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.0-5.7
Macro focusing range 4cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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 port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146g (0.32 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 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 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 ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $130 $130