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Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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
  • Launched January 2012
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VR-340 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Olympus SP-100 versus Olympus VR-340, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the VR-340 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was introduced 2 years later than the VR-340 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SP-100 grades versus the VR-340 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Olympus VR-340

 SP-100 VR-340 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2012Fresher by 25 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Olympus SP-100

 VR-340 SP-100 

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Olympus VR-340

 SP-100 VR-340 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-100 has got physical measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") having a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Olympus VR-340 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-100 versus Olympus VR-340 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-100 and the VR-340.

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and VR-340 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VR-340 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-100 and VR-340.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you might want to take the age of the cameras into account. The newer SP-100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VR-340 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography info
Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Street photography camera
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average in class (594g)
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Sports photography features
Olympus VR-340 Sports photography features
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excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Travel photography camera
53
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (594g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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lighter than average in class (125g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-100
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-340
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focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
43
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Vlogging info
Olympus VR-340 Vlogging info
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic jack
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (594g)
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
lighter than average in class (125g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Olympus VR-340
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Olympus VR-340
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-100 Olympus VR-340
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-29 2012-01-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
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 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (60p), 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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 594g (1.31 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 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 330 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $400 $130