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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus VR-340 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX200V 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX100V
  • Replacement is Sony HX300
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX200V Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Olympus VR-340 versus Sony HX200V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was revealed 4 months before the HX200V which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the VR-340 grades against the HX200V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Sony HX200V

 VR-340 HX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Olympus VR-340

 HX200V VR-340 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Sony HX200V

 VR-340 HX200V 
LaunchedJanuary 2012May 2012Same age
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-340 has got outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VR-340 versus Sony HX200V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the VR-340 and the HX200V.

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-340 and HX200V is 96 and 66 respectively.

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-340 and HX200V.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX200V to show greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively.

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
45
you can focus manually
MP count good (18MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (125 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
51
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Sports photography info
Sony HX200V Sports photography info
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
56
incredible zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery pack (450 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Travel photography advice
Sony HX200V Travel photography advice
69
lighter than others (125 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
MP count good (18MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
great zoom (810mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (583g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography information
Sony HX200V Landscape photography information
43
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (27mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
great battery pack (450 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX200V as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
lighter than others (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
27
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (583g)
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-340 and Sony HX200V
 Olympus VR-340Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VR-340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-10 2012-05-11
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type 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
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.80 m 12.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 583g (1.29 lbs)
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 life - 450 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-FH50
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
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $130 $480