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Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus VR-340 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Olympus VR-340
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Olympus VR-340 versus Samsung WB35F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was brought out 24 months earlier than the WB35F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the VR-340 scores against the WB35F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Samsung WB35F

 VR-340 WB35F 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Olympus VR-340

 WB35F VR-340 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2012More recent by 24 months
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Samsung WB35F

 VR-340 WB35F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-340 enjoys external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung WB35F has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the VR-340 vs the WB35F.

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-340 and WB35F is 96 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-340 and WB35F.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of files however you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The older VR-340 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Portrait photography camera
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Street photography info
Samsung WB35F Street photography info
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (194 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB35F Sports photography advice
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Travel photography info
Samsung WB35F Travel photography info
69
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than competitors (194g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography highlights
43
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
43
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Vlogging features
Samsung WB35F Vlogging features
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
31
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (194g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-340 and Samsung WB35F
 Olympus VR-340Samsung WB35F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VR-340 Samsung WB35F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-10 2014-01-07
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.7 f/3.1-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.80 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $130 $130