Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung EX2F

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-340 and Samsung EX2F. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-340 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

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).

Examine the Olympus VR-340 and Samsung EX2F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.