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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus VR-340 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX9V 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX9V Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Olympus VR-340 versus Sony HX9V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was revealed 6 months after the HX9V so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the VR-340 grades against the HX9V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Sony HX9V

 VR-340 HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Olympus VR-340

 HX9V VR-340 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Sony HX9V

 VR-340 HX9V 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus VR-340 features outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the VR-340 vs the HX9V.

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the VR-340 and HX9V is 96 and 91 respectively.

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-340 and HX9V.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images although you should factor the age of the cameras into account.

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Street photography features
Sony HX9V Street photography features
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Sports photography features
Sony HX9V Sports photography features
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Travel photography factors
Sony HX9V Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition in class (125g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than others (245g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Landscape photography camera
43
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Vlogging details
Sony HX9V Vlogging details
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-340 and Sony HX9V
 Olympus VR-340Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VR-340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-10 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
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) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $130 $328