Olympus VR-340 vs Sony W560

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus VR-340 vs Sony W560, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was released 13 months after the W560 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the VR-340 grades against the W560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-340 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus VR-340 Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-340 offers 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) while the Sony W560 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VR-340 vs Sony W560 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the VR-340 versus the W560.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-340 and W560 is 96 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-340 and W560.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus VR-340 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern VR-340 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.