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Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs

Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Revealed March 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus SH-1
  • Replacement is Olympus SH-3
Olympus VR-340
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-5.7) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus VR-340 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus VR-340, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the SH-2 (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 SH-2 was unveiled 3 years after the VR-340 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SH-2 scores against the VR-340 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Olympus VR-340

 SH-2 VR-340 
IntroducedMarch 2015January 2012Newer by 39 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Olympus SH-2

 VR-340 SH-2 

Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Olympus VR-340

 SH-2 VR-340 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-2 provides outer measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst 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).

See the Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus VR-340 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SH-2 against the VR-340.

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and VR-340 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus VR-340 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-2 and VR-340.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern SH-2 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus VR-340 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SH-2
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-340
44
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
34
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Street photography highlights
Olympus VR-340 Street photography highlights
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
lighter than others in class (271g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (125 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Sports photography information
Olympus VR-340 Sports photography information
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (380 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery life (380 shots)
lighter than others in class (271g)
includes touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than others (125g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Landscape photography camera
55
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (380 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Vlogging information
Olympus VR-340 Vlogging information
35
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (271 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than others (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Olympus VR-340
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Olympus VR-340
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-2 Olympus VR-340
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-03-11 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.0-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.5 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 271g (0.60 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 380 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $399 $130