Olympus VR-340 vs Sony W380
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony W380 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
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2010

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony W380 Overview
In this write-up, we are contrasting the Olympus VR-340 versus Sony W380, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the W380 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The VR-340 was unveiled 2 years later than the W380 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the VR-340 grades vs the W380 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony W380 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-340 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The full galleries are available at Olympus VR-340 Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Sony W380
VR-340 | W380 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 25 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Olympus VR-340
W380 | VR-340 |
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Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Sony W380
VR-340 | W380 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-340 has physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony W380 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus VR-340 versus Sony W380 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the VR-340 vs the W380.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-340 and W380 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-340 and W380.
As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus VR-340 to give you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher VR-340 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony W380 Specifications
Olympus VR-340 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus VR-340 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2012-01-10 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.7 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.80 m | 4.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 grams (0.28 pounds) | 117 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $130 | $44 |