Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TX55
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TX55 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
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Announced July 2011
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On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus VR-340 and Sony TX55, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe VR-340 was unveiled 6 months after the TX55 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the VR-340 scores vs the TX55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-340 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VR-340 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Sony TX55
| VR-340 | TX55 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Olympus VR-340
| TX55 | VR-340 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3.3" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+770k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Sony TX55
| VR-340 | TX55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | July 2011 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-340 has physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony TX55 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Compare the Olympus VR-340 and Sony TX55 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the VR-340 vs the TX55.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the VR-340 and TX55 is 96 and 97 respectively.
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-340 and TX55.
As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files although you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TX55 Specifications
| Olympus VR-340 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus VR-340 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2012-01-10 | 2011-07-24 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.7 | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3.3 inches |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | XtraFine OLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.80 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 125 grams (0.28 lb) | 109 grams (0.24 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
| 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 life | - | 250 photographs |
| Battery form | - | 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 recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $130 | $350 |