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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2009
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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VR-340 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus VR-340, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and VR-340 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was revealed 4 years earlier than the VR-340 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SP-565UZ grades against the VR-340 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus VR-340

 SP-565UZ VR-340 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 VR-340 SP-565UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 36 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus VR-340

 SP-565UZ VR-340 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ has outer measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Olympus VR-340 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-565UZ against the VR-340.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and VR-340 is 72 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VR-340 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and VR-340.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus VR-340 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VR-340 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography details
Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography details
39
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
34
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Street photography with Olympus VR-340
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (125g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Sports photography camera
33
amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography advice
Olympus VR-340 Travel photography advice
52
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (125g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography features
Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography features
40
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
43
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging factors
Olympus VR-340 Vlogging factors
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus VR-340
 Olympus SP-565UZOlympus VR-340
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Olympus VR-340
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-15 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 143 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.0-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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 413 gr (0.91 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 30 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 18.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 68 not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $400 $130