Olympus VR-340 vs Ricoh PX
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95 Imaging
39 Features
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Olympus VR-340 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
- 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Introduced August 2011
Olympus VR-340 vs Ricoh PX Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Olympus VR-340 vs Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the PX (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe VR-340 was announced 5 months later than the PX which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the VR-340 scores vs the PX when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus VR-340 vs Ricoh PX Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-340 & Ricoh PX. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-340 Gallery & Ricoh PX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Ricoh PX
VR-340 | PX | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Olympus VR-340
PX | VR-340 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Ricoh PX
VR-340 | PX | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | August 2011 | Similar age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Olympus VR-340 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-340 has external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh PX has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Olympus VR-340 vs Ricoh PX in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the VR-340 vs the PX.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-340 and PX is 96 and 95 respectively.
Olympus VR-340 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-340 and PX.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you have to consider the age of the products into consideration.
Olympus VR-340 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Olympus VR-340 vs Ricoh PX Specifications
Olympus VR-340 | Ricoh PX | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model type | Olympus VR-340 | Ricoh PX |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-01-10 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3072 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.7 | f/3.9-5.4 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.80 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) | 156 grams (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 ID | LI-50B | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $130 | $329 |