Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VR-340
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Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
- Launched February 2010
- Also Known as mju Tough 6020
(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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Let's look much closer at the Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VR-340, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the VR-340 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe 6020 was manufactured 23 months earlier than the VR-340 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the 6020 matches up against the VR-340 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Olympus VR-340
| 6020 | VR-340 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Olympus 6020
| VR-340 | 6020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | February 2010 | Fresher by 23 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Olympus VR-340
| 6020 | VR-340 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6020 comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Olympus VR-340 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the 6020 versus the VR-340.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and VR-340 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and VR-340.
Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus VR-340 to offer greater detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older 6020 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Olympus VR-340 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Olympus VR-340 |
| Also Known as | mju Tough 6020 | - |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-02-02 | 2012-01-10 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 13MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.0-5.7 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | 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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 122 grams (0.27 lb) | 125 grams (0.28 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 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 ID | Li-50B | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $279 | $130 |