Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TX1

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-340 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VR-340 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.