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Olympus VR-340 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus VR-340 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus VR-340 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Olympus VR-340
(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
Ricoh PX
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Ricoh PX

 VR-340 PX 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Olympus VR-340

 PX VR-340 
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Ricoh PX

 VR-340 PX 
IntroducedJanuary 2012August 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus VR-340 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Portrait photography camera
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VR-340
Street photography with Ricoh PX
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (125 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh PX Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than others (125 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
68
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography features
Ricoh PX Landscape photography features
43
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh PX as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than others (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Olympus VR-340 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-340 and Ricoh PX
 Olympus VR-340Ricoh PX
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