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Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus VR-340 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Also referred to as Wi-Fi
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Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was announced 13 months before the Galaxy Camera which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the VR-340 scores vs the Galaxy Camera in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 VR-340 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Olympus VR-340

 Galaxy Camera VR-340 
ReleasedFebruary 2013January 2012Newer by 13 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 VR-340 Galaxy Camera 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus VR-340 has got outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the VR-340 compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-340 and Galaxy Camera is 96 and 90 respectively.

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-340 and Galaxy Camera.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should always factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged VR-340 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VR-340
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (125 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (300g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography factors
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
49
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography advice
69
lighter than average (125g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than average in class (300g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography information
43
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
49
has manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging advice
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than average (125g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
36
rather wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone support
lighter than average in class (300g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-340 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Olympus VR-340Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus VR-340 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Alternative name - Wi-Fi
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-10 2013-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 300 gr (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $130 $450