Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus VR-340
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus VR-340 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus VR-340
SP-610UZ | VR-340 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
VR-340 | SP-610UZ | |||
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Released | January 2012 | January 2011 | Fresher by 12 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus VR-340
SP-610UZ | VR-340 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Olympus VR-340 | |
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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 |