Olympus 6000 vs Olympus VR-340
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Olympus 6000 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
- Announced July 2009
- Other Name is mju Tough 6000
(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
Olympus 6000 vs Olympus VR-340 Overview
Below is a thorough review of the Olympus 6000 versus Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are created by Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and VR-340 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe 6000 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the VR-340 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the 6000 grades against the VR-340 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus 6000 vs Olympus VR-340 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Olympus VR-340. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Olympus VR-340 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Olympus VR-340
6000 | VR-340 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Olympus 6000
VR-340 | 6000 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | July 2009 | More recent by 30 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Olympus VR-340
6000 | VR-340 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Olympus 6000 vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 6000 provides external dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus VR-340 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
See the Olympus 6000 versus Olympus VR-340 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 6000 and the VR-340.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and VR-340 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus 6000 vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6000 and VR-340.
As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus VR-340 to provide you with more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older 6000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus 6000 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 6000 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Olympus VR-340 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Olympus VR-340 |
Other name | mju Tough 6000 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-07-01 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 50 | 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 detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.0-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 179 gr (0.39 lbs) | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $259 | $130 |