Olympus VR-340 vs Samsung WB850F

Below is a extensive assessment of the Olympus VR-340 and Samsung WB850F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was released very close to the WB850F which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the VR-340 scores vs the WB850F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-340 & Samsung WB850F. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VR-340 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-340 features outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the VR-340 vs the WB850F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-340 and WB850F is 96 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The photograph below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-340 and WB850F.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account.