Olympus VR-340 vs Sony A100
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony A100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
- Introduced July 2006
- Superseded the Konica Minolta 5D
- Updated by Sony A550
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony A100 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Olympus VR-340 versus Sony A100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the VR-340 (16MP) and A100 (10MP) and the VR-340 (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe VR-340 was introduced 5 years later than the A100 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the VR-340 matches up versus the A100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony A100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-340 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VR-340 Gallery & Sony A100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Sony A100
VR-340 | A100 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | July 2006 | Fresher by 67 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Olympus VR-340
A100 | VR-340 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Sony A100
VR-340 | A100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony A100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-340 provides exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony A100 has measurements of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).
Compare the Olympus VR-340 versus Sony A100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the VR-340 and the A100.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-340 and A100 is 96 and 64 respectively.
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony A100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-340 and A100.
As you can see, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The VR-340 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Olympus VR-340 will deliver more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer VR-340 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony A100 Specifications
Olympus VR-340 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus VR-340 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2012-01-10 | 2006-07-31 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.7 | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.80 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160s |
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) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 lb) | 638g (1.41 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 61 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 476 |
Other | ||
Battery model | LI-50B | NP-FM55H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $130 | $1,000 |