Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung NX10
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Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung NX10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-340 and Samsung NX10. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VR-340 Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Samsung NX10
VR-340 | NX10 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | April 2010 | More recent by 22 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Olympus VR-340
NX10 | VR-340 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 614k | 460k | Sharper display (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Samsung NX10
VR-340 | NX10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications
Olympus VR-340 | Samsung NX10 | |
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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 |