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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2012
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 SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VR-340 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Olympus VR-340, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the VR-340 (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was brought out about the same time to the VR-340 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up against the VR-340 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Olympus VR-340

 SZ-31MR iHS VR-340 
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 VR-340 SZ-31MR iHS 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Olympus VR-340

 SZ-31MR iHS VR-340 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2012Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS features external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Olympus VR-340 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Olympus VR-340 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS and the VR-340.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-31MR iHS and VR-340 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VR-340 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-31MR iHS and VR-340.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files however you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VR-340 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography features
Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography features
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography details
Olympus VR-340 Street photography details
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than others in class (226g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Sports photography with Olympus VR-340
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amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography information
Olympus VR-340 Travel photography information
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lighter than others in class (226 grams)
boasts touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography info
Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography info
41
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery power (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
43
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging information
Olympus VR-340 Vlogging information
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Olympus VR-340
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSOlympus VR-340
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Olympus VR-340
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-08 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TruePic V -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.0-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.30 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 gr (0.50 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 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 life 200 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $130