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Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus VR-340 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Olympus VR-340
(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
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung WB210, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The VR-340 was manufactured 6 months after the WB210 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the VR-340 matches up versus the WB210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Samsung WB210

 VR-340 WB210 
Display resolution460k1kSharper display (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Olympus VR-340

 WB210 VR-340 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Samsung WB210

 VR-340 WB210 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus VR-340 features exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung WB210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the VR-340 compared to the WB210.

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-340 and WB210 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-340 and WB210.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus VR-340 to show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively.

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography factors
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VR-340
Street photography with Samsung WB210
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
66
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (174g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VR-340
Sports photography with Samsung WB210
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
features touch to focus
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography info
43
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
46
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VR-340
Vlogging with Samsung WB210
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
lighter than others in class (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
33
decently wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-340 and Samsung WB210
 Olympus VR-340Samsung WB210
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VR-340 Samsung WB210
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-10 2011-07-19
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.7 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 1k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.80 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 174g (0.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $130 $279