Olympus VR-340 vs Sony T99
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony T99 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
- Launched July 2010
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony T99 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Olympus VR-340 and Sony T99, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe VR-340 was manufactured 19 months after the T99 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the VR-340 grades versus the T99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony T99 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-340 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VR-340 Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Sony T99
VR-340 | T99 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | July 2010 | Newer by 19 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Olympus VR-340
T99 | VR-340 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Sony T99
VR-340 | T99 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will have to consider 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") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony T99 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus VR-340 and Sony T99 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the VR-340 compared to the T99.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-340 and T99 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-340 and T99.
All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus VR-340 to offer you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The younger VR-340 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony T99 Specifications
Olympus VR-340 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus VR-340 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2012-01-10 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.7 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1250 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.80 m | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) | 121 grams (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | LI-50B | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $130 | $179 |