Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung SL30

Following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus VR-340 versus Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the VR-340 (16MP) and SL30 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was launched 2 years after the SL30 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the VR-340 scores vs the SL30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-340 and Samsung SL30. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-340 Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-340 provides external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VR-340 versus Samsung SL30 in the all new 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 the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the VR-340 versus the SL30.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-340 and SL30 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-340 and SL30.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus VR-340 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent VR-340 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.