Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung MV800

Below, we are looking at the Olympus VR-340 and Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was announced 5 months later than the MV800 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the VR-340 grades against the MV800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-340 and Samsung MV800. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VR-340 Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus VR-340 offers exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Olympus VR-340 and Samsung MV800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the VR-340 and the MV800.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the VR-340 and MV800 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Often, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-340 and MV800.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files but you should consider the production date of the cameras into account.