Olympus VR-340 vs Sony W380

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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.