Olympus VR-340 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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Olympus VR-340 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
- Introduced December 2012
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The following is a extensive overview of the Olympus VR-340 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the VR-340 (16MP) and XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the VR-340 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") have different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe VR-340 was introduced 11 months before the XZ-2 iHS so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the VR-340 grades against the XZ-2 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Olympus VR-340 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-340 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VR-340 Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS
| VR-340 | XZ-2 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Olympus VR-340
| XZ-2 iHS | VR-340 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | December 2012 |  | January 2012 | Newer by 11 months |
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
| VR-340 | XZ-2 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus VR-340 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-340 enjoys external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus VR-340 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the VR-340 against the XZ-2 iHS.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the VR-340 and XZ-2 iHS is 96 and 85 respectively.
Olympus VR-340 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-340 and XZ-2 iHS.
As you can see, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The VR-340 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Olympus VR-340 will provide greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged VR-340 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus VR-340 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VR-340 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications
| Olympus VR-340 | Olympus XZ-2 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model type | Olympus VR-340 | Olympus XZ-2 iHS |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2012-01-10 | 2012-12-18 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 35 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.7 | f/1.8-2.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.80 m | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 125g (0.28 pounds) | 346g (0.76 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 49 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 216 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 340 images |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | Li-90B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $130 | $450 |
