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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus VR-340 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91 Imaging
42 Features
46 Overall
43

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX10V 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Successor is Sony HX20V
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX10V Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX10V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was revealed within a month of the HX10V and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the VR-340 grades versus the HX10V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Sony HX10V

		

		

			
 VR-340 HX10V 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Olympus VR-340

		

		

			
 HX10V VR-340 
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Sony HX10V

		

		

			
 VR-340 HX10V 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch display  Lacking Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-340 comes with outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the VR-340 versus the HX10V.
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX10V size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-340 and HX10V is 96 and 91 respectively.
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-340 and HX10V.
To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX10V to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively.
	
			Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus VR-340 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony HX10V as a Portrait photography camera
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 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 includes face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
38
 MP count good (18MP)
 features face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus VR-340 Street photography highlights
Sony HX10V Street photography highlights
63
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average (125g)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
62
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (234 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus VR-340 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony HX10V as a Sports photography camera
44
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
49
 excellent zoom range (24-400mm  16.7 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (18MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus VR-340 Travel photography advice
Sony HX10V Travel photography advice
69
 lighter than average (125 grams)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
 lighter than competitors in class (234 grams)
 MP count good (18MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 very long reach (400mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus VR-340 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony HX10V as a Landscape photography camera
43
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 no manual control
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse mode
45
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (18MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus VR-340 Vlogging info
Sony HX10V Vlogging info
33
 fairly wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection autofocus
 lighter than average (125 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external mic port
34
 decently wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors in class (234g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone port
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-340 and Sony HX10V
 Olympus VR-340Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VR-340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-10 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech TFT Color LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.80 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 234 grams (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 320 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $130 $616