Olympus VR-340 vs Sony QX100
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony QX100 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
- Launched September 2013
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony QX100 Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the Olympus VR-340 and Sony QX100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the VR-340 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") feature different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe VR-340 was brought out 20 months prior to the QX100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the VR-340 matches up versus the QX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony QX100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-340 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-340 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Sony QX100
VR-340 | QX100 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | " | Bigger screen (+3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 0k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Olympus VR-340
QX100 | VR-340 | |||
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Launched | September 2013 | January 2012 | More recent by 20 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Sony QX100
VR-340 | QX100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-340 features outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony QX100 has proportions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Examine the Olympus VR-340 and Sony QX100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the VR-340 compared to the QX100.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-340 and QX100 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-340 and QX100.
As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The VR-340 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony QX100 will provide greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older VR-340 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony QX100 Specifications
Olympus VR-340 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus VR-340 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Lens-style |
Revealed | 2012-01-10 | 2013-09-05 |
Body design | Compact | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.7 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | - |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 0k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | Depends on connected smartphone |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.80 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | None |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125g (0.28 lbs) | 179g (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") |
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 | - | 200 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $130 | $268 |