Olympus VR-340 vs Sony RX100 II

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus VR-340 vs Sony RX100 II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is relatively well matched but the VR-340 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The VR-340 was announced 17 months earlier than the RX100 II which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the VR-340 matches up vs the RX100 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-340 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-340 Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-340 comes with exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony RX100 II has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VR-340 vs Sony RX100 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the VR-340 vs the RX100 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-340 and RX100 II is 96 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The visual underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-340 and RX100 II.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The VR-340 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX100 II will give you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older VR-340 is going to be behind in sensor technology.