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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TX7

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus VR-340 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TX7 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 TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Released January 2010
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TX7 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TX7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the VR-340 (16MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the VR-340 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") possess different sensor size.

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The VR-340 was released 2 years after the TX7 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the VR-340 grades vs the TX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Sony TX7

 VR-340 TX7 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Olympus VR-340

 TX7 VR-340 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Sony TX7

 VR-340 TX7 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-340 provides exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TX7 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 change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the VR-340 vs the TX7.

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the VR-340 and TX7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-340 and TX7.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The VR-340 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus VR-340 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger VR-340 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography details
Sony TX7 Portrait photography details
34
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Street photography information
Sony TX7 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (125 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Sports photography features
Sony TX7 Sports photography features
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Travel photography factors
Sony TX7 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than others (125g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
59
features focus by touch
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (149g)
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Landscape photography camera
43
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
decently wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VR-340
Vlogging with Sony TX7
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than others (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
32
decently wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-340 and Sony TX7
 Olympus VR-340Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VR-340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2012-01-10 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.7 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 149 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $130 $300