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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony H400

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus VR-340 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Olympus VR-340
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-5.7) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony H400 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus VR-340 vs Sony H400, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was launched 3 years prior to the H400 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the VR-340 grades vs the H400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Sony H400

 VR-340 H400 

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Olympus VR-340

 H400 VR-340 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2012More modern by 25 months

Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Sony H400

 VR-340 H400 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus VR-340 has outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony H400 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VR-340 vs Sony H400 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the VR-340 vs the H400.

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-340 and H400 is 96 and 62 respectively.

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-340 and H400.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony H400 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged VR-340 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography information
Sony H400 Portrait photography information
34
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
decent MP (20MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VR-340
Street photography with Sony H400
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (628 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Sports photography factors
Sony H400 Sports photography factors
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
51
great zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VR-340
Travel photography with Sony H400
69
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
53
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (1550mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (628g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography details
Sony H400 Landscape photography details
43
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
44
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Vlogging features
Sony H400 Vlogging features
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
26
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
has microphone port
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than others in class (628g)
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-340 and Sony H400
 Olympus VR-340Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VR-340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-10 2014-02-13
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.7 f/3.4-6.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 8.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 1280 X 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 628 gr (1.38 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $130 $268