Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung WB800F

Here, we are looking at the Olympus VR-340 and Samsung WB800F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was introduced 12 months earlier than the WB800F which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the VR-340 grades versus the WB800F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-340 and Samsung WB800F. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-340 Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-340 has got 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) and the Samsung WB800F has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VR-340 and Samsung WB800F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the VR-340 against the WB800F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-340 and WB800F is 96 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-340 and WB800F.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older VR-340 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.