Olympus VR-340 vs Sony W290

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus VR-340 versus Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the VR-340 (16MP) and W290 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was released 2 years later than the W290 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the VR-340 grades against the W290 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-340 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VR-340 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-340 comes with exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony W290 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VR-340 versus Sony W290 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the VR-340 compared to the W290.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-340 and W290 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-340 and W290.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus VR-340 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern VR-340 provides an edge in sensor innovation.