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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony A100

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus VR-340 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
Portability
64
Imaging
48
Features
38
Overall
44

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony A100 Key Specs

Olympus VR-340
(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
Sony A100
(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  • Superseded the Konica Minolta 5D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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Sony A100

 VR-340 A100 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2006Fresher by 67 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Olympus VR-340

 A100 VR-340 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Sony A100

 VR-340 A100 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony A100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-340 and A100 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony A100 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony A100 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A100 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
52
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Street photography details
Sony A100 Street photography details
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (125g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VR-340
Sports photography with Sony A100
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview feature
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Travel photography features
Sony A100 Travel photography features
69
lighter than average in class (125g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
45
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A100 as a Landscape photography camera
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
53
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Vlogging info
Sony A100 Vlogging info
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
9
no video shooting
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-340 and Sony A100
 Olympus VR-340Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
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