Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX300

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-340 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VR-340 Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.

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.

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

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.