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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
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).

Contrast the Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX10V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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
34
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