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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TX10

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus VR-340 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TX10 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 TX10
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Sony TX10

 VR-340 TX10 

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Olympus VR-340

 TX10 VR-340 
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Sony TX10

 VR-340 TX10 
IntroducedJanuary 2012August 2011Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Portrait photography camera
34
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VR-340
Street photography with Sony TX10
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Sports photography advice
Sony TX10 Sports photography advice
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Travel photography information
Sony TX10 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition in class (125g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
weather sealing
offers touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Landscape photography camera
43
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
46
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Vlogging features
Sony TX10 Vlogging features
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
34
decently wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-340 and Sony TX10
 Olympus VR-340Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
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