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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TX1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus VR-340 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TX1 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
  • Released January 2012
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus VR-340 versus Sony TX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the VR-340 (16MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the VR-340 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The VR-340 was brought out 2 years after the TX1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the VR-340 scores vs the TX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Sony TX1

 VR-340 TX1 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2009Newer by 30 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Olympus VR-340

 TX1 VR-340 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Sony TX1

 VR-340 TX1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-340 has got external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VR-340 versus Sony TX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the VR-340 versus the TX1.

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-340 and TX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The pic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-340 and TX1.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The VR-340 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus VR-340 will provide you with more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer VR-340 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX1 Portrait photography advice
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Sports photography information
Sony TX1 Sports photography information
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Travel photography information
Sony TX1 Travel photography information
69
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX1 Landscape photography highlights
43
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
31
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX1 Vlogging highlights
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
28
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-340 and Sony TX1
 Olympus VR-340Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VR-340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2012-01-10 2009-08-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
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 - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.7 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.80 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 125g (0.28 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $130 $350