Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus VR-340

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Olympus VR-340, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the VR-340 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was unveiled 12 months before the VR-340 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SP-610UZ scores versus the VR-340 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-610UZ & Olympus VR-340. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Olympus VR-340 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-610UZ features external dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Olympus VR-340 has measurements 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-610UZ and the VR-340.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and VR-340 is 79 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and VR-340.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus VR-340 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.