Olympus VR-340 vs Sony H20

In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus VR-340 and Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the VR-340 (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was introduced 2 years after the H20 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the VR-340 scores vs the H20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-340 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VR-340 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus VR-340 provides outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has specifications of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VR-340 and Sony H20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the VR-340 against the H20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the VR-340 and H20 is 96 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-340 and H20.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus VR-340 to show extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern VR-340 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.