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Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung NX10

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus VR-340 front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung NX10 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
  • Launched January 2012
Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Introduced April 2010
  • Renewed by Samsung NX11
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Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung NX10 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung NX10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is fairly similar but the VR-340 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The VR-340 was announced 22 months later than the NX10 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the VR-340 scores versus the NX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Samsung NX10

 VR-340 NX10 
IntroducedJanuary 2012April 2010More recent by 22 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Olympus VR-340

 NX10 VR-340 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display resolution614k460kSharper display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Samsung NX10

 VR-340 NX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-340 has exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung NX10 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung NX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the VR-340 compared to the NX10.

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-340 and NX10 is 96 and 80 respectively.

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-340 and NX10.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The VR-340 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus VR-340 will offer you extra detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The newer VR-340 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX10 Portrait photography factors
34
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
73
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Street photography advice
Samsung NX10 Street photography advice
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than others (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX10 Sports photography highlights
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (400 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
63
good battery (400 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (499g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Landscape photography camera
43
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
68
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (400 shots)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Vlogging details
Samsung NX10 Vlogging details
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (125g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
24
comes with face detect autofocus
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than others (499g)
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Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-340 and Samsung NX10
 Olympus VR-340Samsung NX10
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VR-340 Samsung NX10
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-01-10 2010-04-07
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.7 -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.80 m 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 499g (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 572
Other
Battery life - 400 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $130 $626