Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus VR-340

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus VR-340, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the VR-340 (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was brought out 13 months after the VR-340 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SZ-16 iHS scores against the VR-340 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus VR-340. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Olympus VR-340 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS comes with external dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Olympus VR-340 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus VR-340 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS against the VR-340.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-16 iHS and VR-340 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-16 iHS and VR-340.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should always take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent SZ-16 iHS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.