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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TF1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus VR-340 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TF1 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony TF1
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Sony TF1

 VR-340 TF1 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Olympus VR-340

 TF1 VR-340 
RevealedJune 2013January 2012More modern by 17 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Sony TF1

 VR-340 TF1 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kThe 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).

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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.

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the VR-340 and TF1 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VR-340
Portrait photography with Sony TF1
34
good MP (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
good MP (16MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VR-340
Street photography with Sony TF1
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (125g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
environment proofing
lighter than others (152g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VR-340
Travel photography with Sony TF1
69
lighter than competition (125g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than others (152g)
environment proofing
includes focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (240 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Landscape photography camera
43
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
40
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Vlogging details
Sony TF1 Vlogging details
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
33
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than others (152 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-340 and Sony TF1
 Olympus VR-340Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
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