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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-810 UZ
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
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VR-340 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus VR-340, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the VR-340 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was launched 23 months before the VR-340 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SP-800 UZ scores versus the VR-340 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Olympus VR-340

 SP-800 UZ VR-340 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 VR-340 SP-800 UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2010More modern by 23 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus VR-340

 SP-800 UZ VR-340 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-800 UZ has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and 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).

Examine the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus VR-340 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-800 UZ compared to the VR-340.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and VR-340 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VR-340 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-800 UZ and VR-340.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus VR-340 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VR-340 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-340
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography details
Olympus VR-340 Street photography details
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Sports photography camera
47
great zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Travel photography with Olympus VR-340
61
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (840mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (125 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography features
Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography features
41
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Vlogging camera
24
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (125 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus VR-340
 Olympus SP-800 UZOlympus VR-340
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-800 UZ Olympus VR-340
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 1000 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 143 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-840mm (30.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 12s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455g (1.00 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 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 ID Li-50B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $270 $130