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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
79 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-620 UZ
Olympus VR-340
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 SP-610UZ vs Olympus VR-340 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus VR-340

		

		

			
 SP-610UZ VR-340 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

		

		

			
 VR-340 SP-610UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 12 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus VR-340

		

		

			
 SP-610UZ VR-340 
Manually focus  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch display  Lack of Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
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).
Check out the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Olympus VR-340 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and VR-340 is 79 and 96 respectively.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus VR-340 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
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.
	
			Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus VR-340 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography factors
Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography factors
28
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
34
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 features face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Street photography with Olympus VR-340
50
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
63
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (125g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography factors
Olympus VR-340 Sports photography factors
39
 long zoom range (28-616mm  22.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
44
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus SP-610UZ as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus VR-340 as a Travel photography camera
61
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 long reach (616mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
 lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-340
40
 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
 really wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 no manual control
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging info
Olympus VR-340 Vlogging info
26
 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have microphone jack
33
 really wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect focus
 lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing microphone jack
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus VR-340
 Olympus SP-610UZOlympus VR-340
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Olympus VR-340
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-06 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.0-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 6.30 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 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 life 340 shots -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $299 $130