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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus VR-340 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Olympus VR-340
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-5.7) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Released October 2011
  • Newer Model is Sony HX200V
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX100V Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX100V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was introduced 3 months after the HX100V and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the VR-340 scores versus the HX100V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Sony HX100V

 VR-340 HX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Olympus VR-340

 HX100V VR-340 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Sony HX100V

 VR-340 HX100V 
ReleasedJanuary 2012October 2011Similar age
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus VR-340 features outer dimensions 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 HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX100V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the VR-340 compared to the HX100V.

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-340 and HX100V is 96 and 66 respectively.

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-340 and HX100V.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you might want to take the age of the products into consideration.

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX100V Portrait photography advice
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Street photography features
Sony HX100V Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (577 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VR-340
Sports photography with Sony HX100V
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
incredible zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Travel photography details
Sony HX100V Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition (125g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
54
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
very long zoom (810mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (577g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography details
Sony HX100V Landscape photography details
43
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
47
manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Vlogging details
Sony HX100V Vlogging details
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
25
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition (577 grams)
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-340 and Sony HX100V
 Olympus VR-340Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VR-340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-10 2011-10-21
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.7 f/2.8-5.6
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.80 m 12.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 577 gr (1.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model LI-50B NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $130 $429