Olympus VR-340 vs Sony NEX-3N

Here is a complete review of the Olympus VR-340 versus Sony NEX-3N, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is relatively close but the VR-340 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The VR-340 was manufactured 13 months prior to the NEX-3N which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the VR-340 matches up against the NEX-3N when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-340 & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VR-340 Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should 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") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3N has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

See the Olympus VR-340 versus Sony NEX-3N in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the VR-340 compared to the NEX-3N.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-340 and NEX-3N is 96 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-340 and NEX-3N.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The VR-340 offers the smaller sensor which should make obtaining bokeh tougher. The older VR-340 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.