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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony W610

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
37
Olympus VR-340 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
30

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony W610 Key Specs

Olympus VR-340
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-5.7) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony W610 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Olympus VR-340 vs Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was released within a month of the W610 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the VR-340 matches up versus the W610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Sony W610

		

		

			
 VR-340 W610 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Olympus VR-340

		

		

			
 W610 VR-340 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Sony W610

		

		

			
 VR-340 W610 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2012Same generation
Manually focus  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch display  Absent Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-340 offers physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the VR-340 vs the W610.
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony W610 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the VR-340 and W610 is 96 and 97 respectively.
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-340 and W610.
As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus VR-340 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively.
	
			Olympus VR-340 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus VR-340 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus VR-340 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony W610 as a Portrait photography camera
34
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 supports face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
28
 resolution is good (14MP)
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus VR-340 Street photography highlights
Sony W610 Street photography highlights
63
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
56
 lighter than average (113g)
 no articulating screen
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus VR-340 Sports photography factors
Sony W610 Sports photography factors
44
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
26
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus VR-340 Travel photography info
Sony W610 Travel photography info
69
 lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
 lighter than average (113g)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (26mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-340
Landscape photography with Sony W610
43
 rather wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 lack of manual exposure
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
33
 decently wide (26mm)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus VR-340 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony W610 as a Vlogging camera
33
 rather wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have mic socket
28
 decently wide (26mm)
 lighter than average (113 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
 doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony W610 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-340 and Sony W610
 Olympus VR-340Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VR-340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-10 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech TFT Color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.80 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 113g (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $130 $200