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Olympus VG-160 vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
26 Overall
33
Olympus VG-160 front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
37

Olympus VG-160 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs

Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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 VG-160 vs Olympus VR-340 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus VG-160 vs Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the VR-340 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was unveiled about the same time to the VR-340 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the VG-160 grades against the VR-340 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Olympus VR-340

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Olympus VG-160

		

		

			
 VR-340 VG-160 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Olympus VR-340

		

		

			
 VG-160 VR-340 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2012Same generation
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither offers Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus VG-160 vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus VG-160 offers external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus VR-340 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus VG-160 vs Olympus VR-340 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the VG-160 compared to the VR-340.
Olympus VG-160 vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-160 and VR-340 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Olympus VG-160 vs Olympus VR-340 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VG-160 vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The image below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-160 and VR-340.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus VR-340 to show more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively.
	
			Olympus VG-160 vs Olympus VR-340 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VG-160 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus VG-160 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography factors
Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography factors
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 good MP (14 megapixels)
 offers face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
34
 good megapixels (16MP)
 has face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Olympus VG-160 as a Street photography camera
 Olympus VR-340 as a Street photography camera
56
 lighter than competition (125 grams)
 screen is fixed
 does not have image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
63
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (125g)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography information
Olympus VR-340 Sports photography information
27
 good MP (14MP)
 no shutter priority
 does not have image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (165 shots)
 has no phase detect autofocus
44
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus VG-160
Travel photography with Olympus VR-340
66
 lighter than competition (125 grams)
 good MP (14MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (26mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 not so great battery power (165 per charge)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
 lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography information
Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography information
37
 decently wide (26mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 good MP (14MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 no manual mode
 does not have image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 not so great battery power (165 per charge)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
43
 relatively wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 manual exposure not available
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus VG-160
Vlogging with Olympus VR-340
30
 decently wide (26mm)
 offers face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition (125 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have microphone socket
33
 relatively wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect focus
 lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have microphone port
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Olympus VG-160 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-160 and Olympus VR-340
 Olympus VG-160Olympus VR-340
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus VG-160 Olympus VR-340
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-10 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.0-5.7
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.80 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 125g (0.28 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 165 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-70B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $90 $130