Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TX200V
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.0-5.7) lens
- 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
- Announced January 2012
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Below, we are reviewing the Olympus VR-340 and Sony TX200V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe VR-340 was released about the same time to the TX200V which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the VR-340 matches up against the TX200V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-340 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VR-340 Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Sony TX200V
| VR-340 | TX200V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Olympus VR-340
| TX200V | VR-340 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3.3" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+770k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Sony TX200V
| VR-340 | TX200V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | January 2012 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus VR-340 features exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony TX200V has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the VR-340 against the TX200V.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-340 and TX200V is 96 and 96 respectively.
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-340 and TX200V.
All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony TX200V to show more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TX200V Specifications
| Olympus VR-340 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus VR-340 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2012-01-10 | 2012-01-30 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | 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 | 18 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.7 | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3.3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 1,230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.80 m | 3.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 125g (0.28 lb) | 129g (0.28 lb) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
| 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 life | - | 220 images |
| Battery type | - | 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 | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $130 | $500 |