Olympus VR-340 vs Ricoh CX3
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Olympus VR-340 vs Ricoh CX3 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
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2010

Olympus VR-340 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview
The following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus VR-340 and Ricoh CX3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the VR-340 (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The VR-340 was released 20 months after the CX3 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the VR-340 grades versus the CX3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus VR-340 vs Ricoh CX3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-340 & Ricoh CX3. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VR-340 Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Ricoh CX3
VR-340 | CX3 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Olympus VR-340
CX3 | VR-340 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Ricoh CX3
VR-340 | CX3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Olympus VR-340 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-340 enjoys outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check out the Olympus VR-340 and Ricoh CX3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the VR-340 compared to the CX3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-340 and CX3 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Olympus VR-340 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The image below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-340 and CX3.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus VR-340 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern VR-340 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VR-340 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VR-340 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
Olympus VR-340 | Ricoh CX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model type | Olympus VR-340 | Ricoh CX3 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-01-10 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.7 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.80 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
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 | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) | 206 grams (0.45 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $130 | $329 |