Olympus VR-340 vs Sony A6100

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus VR-340 and Sony A6100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the VR-340 (16MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the VR-340 (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The VR-340 was released 8 years prior to the A6100 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the VR-340 matches up against the A6100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-340 and Sony Alpha a6100. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VR-340 Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-340 features external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony A6100 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VR-340 and Sony A6100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the VR-340 vs the A6100.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the VR-340 and A6100 is 96 and 81 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-340 and A6100.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The VR-340 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A6100 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged VR-340 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.