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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX300

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus VR-340 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
51
Overall
46

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX300 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
  • Launched January 2012
Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Superseded the Sony HX200V
  • Later Model is Sony HX400V
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX300 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus VR-340 versus Sony HX300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was brought out 13 months prior to the HX300 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the VR-340 scores against the HX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Sony HX300

 VR-340 HX300 

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Olympus VR-340

 HX300 VR-340 
IntroducedFebruary 2013January 2012More modern by 13 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Sony HX300

 VR-340 HX300 
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-340 has got exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony HX300 has measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the VR-340 against the HX300.

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-340 and HX300 is 96 and 63 respectively.

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-340 and HX300.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony HX300 to offer greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged VR-340 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography information
Sony HX300 Portrait photography information
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
42
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Street photography information
Sony HX300 Street photography information
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (623g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Sports photography factors
Sony HX300 Sports photography factors
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Travel photography features
Sony HX300 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
54
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (623g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Landscape photography camera
43
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
48
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Vlogging advice
Sony HX300 Vlogging advice
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
25
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no mic socket
heavier than competition (623 grams)
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-340 and Sony HX300
 Olympus VR-340Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VR-340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-10 2013-02-20
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.7 f/2.8-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 623 gr (1.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7")
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 ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $130 $339