Olympus VR-340 vs Sony NEX-3
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony NEX-3 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
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Later Model is Sony NEX-C3
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony NEX-3 Overview
Following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus VR-340 versus Sony NEX-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is very similar but the VR-340 (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe VR-340 was released 20 months after the NEX-3 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the VR-340 matches up against the NEX-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony NEX-3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-340 and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VR-340 Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Sony NEX-3
VR-340 | NEX-3 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | June 2010 | More modern by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Olympus VR-340
NEX-3 | VR-340 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Sony NEX-3
VR-340 | NEX-3 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-340 enjoys outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3 has dimensions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus VR-340 versus Sony NEX-3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the VR-340 versus the NEX-3.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-340 and NEX-3 is 96 and 89 respectively.
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The picture below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-340 and NEX-3.
To sum up, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The VR-340 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Olympus VR-340 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer VR-340 provides a benefit in sensor technology.
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications
Olympus VR-340 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus VR-340 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2012-01-10 | 2010-06-07 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.7 | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.80 m | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125g (0.28 lb) | 297g (0.65 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 68 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 830 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $130 | $0 |