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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony RX1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus VR-340 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony RX1 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 RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Introduced February 2013
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony RX1 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus VR-340 versus Sony RX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the VR-340 (16MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the VR-340 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The VR-340 was launched 13 months prior to the RX1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the VR-340 scores versus the RX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Sony RX1

 VR-340 RX1 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Olympus VR-340

 RX1 VR-340 
IntroducedFebruary 2013January 2012Newer by 13 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen resolution1229k460kSharper screen (+769k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Sony RX1

 VR-340 RX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-340 comes with exterior measurements 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 RX1 has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VR-340 versus Sony RX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the VR-340 against the RX1.

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony RX1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-340 and RX1 is 96 and 79 respectively.

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-340 and RX1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The VR-340 because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony RX1 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged VR-340 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX1 Portrait photography highlights
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
82
manual focus
high flash sync (1/4,000s)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VR-340
Street photography with Sony RX1
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Sports photography highlights
Sony RX1 Sports photography highlights
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (125g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
62
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
more heavy than average (482 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VR-340
Landscape photography with Sony RX1
43
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
65
manual focus
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX1 as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
34
great max aperture (f2.0)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (482g)
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-340 and Sony RX1
 Olympus VR-340Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VR-340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-10 2013-02-19
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.7 f/2.0-22.0
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.80 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 482 grams (1.06 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 93
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2534
Other
Battery life - 270 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $130 $2,798