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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs

Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju 9000
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
  • Launched January 2012
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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VR-340 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Olympus 9000 and Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are designed by Olympus. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and VR-340 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was unveiled 3 years prior to the VR-340 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 9000 matches up against the VR-340 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Olympus VR-340

 9000 VR-340 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Olympus 9000

 VR-340 9000 
LaunchedJanuary 2012May 2009More modern by 32 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Olympus VR-340

 9000 VR-340 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 9000 provides outside dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Olympus VR-340 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 9000 and Olympus VR-340 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 9000 vs the VR-340.

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and VR-340 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VR-340 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 9000 and VR-340.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus VR-340 to show more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged 9000 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VR-340 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 9000
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-340
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 9000
Street photography with Olympus VR-340
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (225 grams)
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (125g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography highlights
Olympus VR-340 Sports photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (225g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than average (125g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography factors
Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography factors
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
43
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging features
Olympus VR-340 Vlogging features
27
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition in class (225 grams)
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than average (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Olympus VR-340
 Olympus Stylus 9000Olympus VR-340
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus 9000 Olympus VR-340
Also referred to as mju 9000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-05-14 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.0-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 225g (0.50 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $130