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Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus VR-340 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung WB30F 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
  • Announced January 2012
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus VR-340 and Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was brought out 12 months earlier than the WB30F and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the VR-340 matches up versus the WB30F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Samsung WB30F

 VR-340 WB30F 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Olympus VR-340

 WB30F VR-340 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Samsung WB30F

 VR-340 WB30F 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have 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") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the VR-340 versus the WB30F.

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the VR-340 and WB30F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-340 and WB30F.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged VR-340 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VR-340
Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VR-340
Sports photography with Samsung WB30F
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (125g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (128g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography highlights
43
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
43
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VR-340
Vlogging with Samsung WB30F
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (128g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-340 and Samsung WB30F
 Olympus VR-340Samsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus VR-340 Samsung WB30F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-10 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.7 f/3.1-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 128g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $130 $180