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Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus VR-340 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung EX2F 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
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Announced December 2012
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Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus VR-340 and Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the VR-340 (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the VR-340 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The VR-340 was manufactured 11 months earlier than the EX2F so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the VR-340 matches up versus the EX2F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Samsung EX2F

 VR-340 EX2F 
Screen resolution460k0kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Olympus VR-340

 EX2F VR-340 
AnnouncedDecember 2012January 2012Newer by 11 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Samsung EX2F

 VR-340 EX2F 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. 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) and the Samsung EX2F has proportions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the VR-340 compared to the EX2F.

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-340 and EX2F is 96 and 90 respectively.

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-340 and EX2F.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The VR-340 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Olympus VR-340 will deliver more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged VR-340 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography information
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography information
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
42
manual focus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Street photography info
Samsung EX2F Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
68
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VR-340
Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Travel photography advice
Samsung EX2F Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (294g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
43
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
53
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Vlogging information
Samsung EX2F Vlogging information
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
71
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
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Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-340 and Samsung EX2F
 Olympus VR-340Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus VR-340 Samsung EX2F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-10 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.7 f/1.4-2.7
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 gr (0.28 lb) 294 gr (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 48
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 209
Other
Battery ID LI-50B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $130 $478