Olympus VR-340 vs Sony H55

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus VR-340 versus Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was introduced 20 months after the H55 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the VR-340 scores against the H55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-340 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VR-340 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-340 comes with external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony H55 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the VR-340 against the H55.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-340 and H55 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-340 and H55.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus VR-340 to resolve extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher VR-340 provides an edge in sensor technology.