Olympus VR-340 vs Sony A7R III

Here is a extended overview of the Olympus VR-340 and Sony A7R III, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the VR-340 (16MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the VR-340 (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The VR-340 was unveiled 6 years before the A7R III and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the VR-340 matches up against the A7R III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-340 & Sony Alpha A7R III. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-340 Gallery & Sony A7R III Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-340 provides exterior 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 Sony A7R III has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the VR-340 and the A7R III.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-340 and A7R III is 96 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-340 and A7R III.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The VR-340 using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A7R III will result in more detail having an extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older VR-340 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.