Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung NX20

In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus VR-340 versus Samsung NX20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is fairly close but the VR-340 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The VR-340 was launched 3 months prior to the NX20 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the VR-340 grades vs the NX20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-340 & Samsung NX20. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VR-340 Gallery & Samsung NX20 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-340 has physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX20 has proportions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VR-340 versus Samsung NX20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the VR-340 and the NX20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-340 and NX20 is 96 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-340 and NX20.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The VR-340 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX20 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively.