Olympus VR-340 vs Sony NEX-6

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus VR-340 vs Sony NEX-6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is relatively similar but the VR-340 (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The VR-340 was revealed 14 months prior to the NEX-6 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the VR-340 grades vs the NEX-6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-340 & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-340 Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-340 provides outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony NEX-6 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the VR-340 vs the NEX-6.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the VR-340 and NEX-6 is 96 and 85 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-340 and NEX-6.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The VR-340 uses the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF tougher. The older VR-340 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.