Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VR-340

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.

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.

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.

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.