Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung PL200
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Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.0-5.7) lens
- 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
- Revealed July 2010
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Below, we are matching up the Olympus VR-340 and Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe VR-340 was brought out 18 months later than the PL200 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the VR-340 grades against the PL200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung PL200 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-340 and Samsung PL200. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VR-340 Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Samsung PL200
| VR-340 | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2012 |  | July 2010 | More recent by 18 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Olympus VR-340
| PL200 | VR-340 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Samsung PL200
| VR-340 | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-340 comes with external 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 PL200 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the VR-340 compared to the PL200.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-340 and PL200 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-340 and PL200.
As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus VR-340 to produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent VR-340 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
| Olympus VR-340 | Samsung PL200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus VR-340 | Samsung PL200 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2012-01-10 | 2010-07-21 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-5.7 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.80 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) | 170 grams (0.37 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | LI-50B | BP70A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $130 | $0 |