Olympus VR-340 vs Sony QX10

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus VR-340 versus Sony QX10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Lens-style by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was released 20 months before the QX10 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the VR-340 grades versus the QX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-340 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-340 Gallery & Sony QX10 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus VR-340 enjoys outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony QX10 has specifications of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VR-340 versus Sony QX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the VR-340 against the QX10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-340 and QX10 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-340 and QX10.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony QX10 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older VR-340 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.