Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX10V
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX10V Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-340 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-340 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Sony HX10V
VR-340 | HX10V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Olympus VR-340
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Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Sony HX10V
VR-340 | HX10V | |||
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Released | January 2012 | February 2012 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX10V Specifications
Olympus VR-340 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
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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 |