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Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus VR-340 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
50
Overall
42

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung WB750 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 WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released September 2011
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Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung WB750, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the VR-340 (16MP) and WB750 (13MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was introduced 5 months later than the WB750 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the VR-340 grades versus the WB750 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Samsung WB750

 VR-340 WB750 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Olympus VR-340

 WB750 VR-340 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Samsung WB750

 VR-340 WB750 
ReleasedJanuary 2012September 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus VR-340 has got outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung WB750 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung WB750 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the VR-340 versus the WB750.

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-340 and WB750 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-340 and WB750.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus VR-340 to produce extra detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good resolution (16MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
42
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
supports face detection focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VR-340
Street photography with Samsung WB750
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (125g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VR-340
Sports photography with Samsung WB750
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VR-340
Travel photography with Samsung WB750
69
lighter than competition (125g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB750 Landscape photography details
43
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Vlogging info
Samsung WB750 Vlogging info
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition (125g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (193g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-340 and Samsung WB750
 Olympus VR-340Samsung WB750
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VR-340 Samsung WB750
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-10 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4096 x 3072
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.80 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 125g (0.28 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $130 $339