Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus VR-340

Following is a extended overview of the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus VR-340, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and VR-340 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was released 23 months before the VR-340 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SP-600 UZ matches up vs the VR-340 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Olympus VR-340. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Olympus VR-340 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-600 UZ features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Olympus VR-340 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus VR-340 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-600 UZ compared to the VR-340.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and VR-340 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-600 UZ and VR-340.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus VR-340 to show more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SP-600 UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.