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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony W380

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus VR-340 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony W380 Key Specs

Olympus VR-340
(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
Sony W380
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Sony W380

 VR-340 W380 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 25 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Olympus VR-340

 W380 VR-340 

Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Sony W380

 VR-340 W380 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony W380 size comparison

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

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W380 Portrait photography highlights
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Street photography camera
Sony W380 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (125g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VR-340
Sports photography with Sony W380
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VR-340
Travel photography with Sony W380
69
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W380 as a Landscape photography camera
43
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Vlogging information
Sony W380 Vlogging information
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
29
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-340 and Sony W380
 Olympus VR-340Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
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
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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