Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TF1
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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94 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TF1 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
- 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
- Revealed June 2013
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TF1 Overview
Following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe VR-340 was launched 17 months earlier than the TF1 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the VR-340 scores versus the TF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TF1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-340 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VR-340 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Sony TF1
VR-340 | TF1 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Olympus VR-340
TF1 | VR-340 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | January 2012 | More modern by 17 months | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Sony TF1
VR-340 | TF1 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-340 has physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
See the Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TF1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the VR-340 vs the TF1.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the VR-340 and TF1 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-340 and TF1.
To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you may want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged VR-340 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TF1 Specifications
Olympus VR-340 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus VR-340 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2012-01-10 | 2013-06-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.7 | f/3.6-4.7 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.80 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
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 gr (0.28 lb) | 152 gr (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 life | - | 240 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $130 | $266 |