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Olympus VR-340 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus VR-340 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Olympus VR-340 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

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
  • Launched January 2012
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2018
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Olympus VR-340 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus VR-340 vs Ricoh G900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the G900 (20MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was introduced 7 years prior to the G900 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the VR-340 scores versus the G900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Ricoh G900

 VR-340 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Olympus VR-340

 G900 VR-340 
RevealedFebruary 2018January 2012More modern by 74 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Ricoh G900

 VR-340 G900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus VR-340 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-340 offers physical 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) while the Ricoh G900 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Olympus VR-340 vs Ricoh G900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the VR-340 against the G900.

Olympus VR-340 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-340 and G900 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Olympus VR-340 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The pic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-340 and G900.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Ricoh G900 to resolve greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged VR-340 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VR-340 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-340 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography info
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography info
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
45
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
54
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Travel photography information
Ricoh G900 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition in class (125g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
70
good battery (340 CIPA)
weather proofing
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography features
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography features
43
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
56
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20 megapixels)
weather proofing
good battery (340 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Vlogging advice
Ricoh G900 Vlogging advice
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
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Olympus VR-340 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-340 and Ricoh G900
 Olympus VR-340Ricoh G900
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus VR-340 Ricoh G900
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-01-10 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Flash on, flash off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 247 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 340 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $130 $752