Olympus VR-340 vs Sony A100

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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.