Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VR-340
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VR-340 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Olympus VR-340. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Olympus VR-340 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Olympus VR-340
SP-800 UZ | VR-340 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
VR-340 | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Released | January 2012 | February 2010 | More modern by 23 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus VR-340
SP-800 UZ | VR-340 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications
Olympus SP-800 UZ | Olympus VR-340 | |
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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 |