Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX90V
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Announced April 2015
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX90V Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus VR-340 versus Sony HX90V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe VR-340 was launched 4 years before the HX90V and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the VR-340 grades against the HX90V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX90V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-340 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VR-340 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Sony HX90V
VR-340 | HX90V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Olympus VR-340
HX90V | VR-340 | |||
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Announced | April 2015 | January 2012 | More recent by 39 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Sony HX90V
VR-340 | HX90V | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-340 enjoys external 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 HX90V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check the Olympus VR-340 versus Sony HX90V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the VR-340 vs the HX90V.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-340 and HX90V is 96 and 91 respectively.
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-340 and HX90V.
As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX90V to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The older VR-340 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX90V Specifications
Olympus VR-340 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus VR-340 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-01-10 | 2015-04-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.7 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 638 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.80 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125g (0.28 lb) | 245g (0.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
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 | - | 360 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $130 | $440 |