Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TX10
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TX10 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
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Introduced August 2011

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TX10 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus VR-340 versus Sony TX10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The VR-340 was brought out 5 months after the TX10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the VR-340 grades versus the TX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TX10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-340 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-340 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Sony TX10
VR-340 | TX10 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Olympus VR-340
TX10 | VR-340 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Sony TX10
VR-340 | TX10 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | August 2011 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-340 provides 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) while the Sony TX10 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus VR-340 versus Sony TX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the VR-340 compared to the TX10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-340 and TX10 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-340 and TX10.
As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TX10 Specifications
Olympus VR-340 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus VR-340 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2012-01-10 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.7 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.80 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 lb) | 133 grams (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" 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, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $130 | $309 |