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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony W650

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus VR-340 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony W650 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
  • Announced January 2012
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony W650 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus VR-340 and Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was manufactured about the same time to the W650 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the VR-340 scores against the W650 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Sony W650

 VR-340 W650 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Olympus VR-340

 W650 VR-340 

Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Sony W650

 VR-340 W650 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2012Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus VR-340 offers outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VR-340 and Sony W650 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the VR-340 against the W650.

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-340 and W650 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The image below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-340 and W650.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you may want to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography advice
Sony W650 Portrait photography advice
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Street photography highlights
Sony W650 Street photography highlights
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W650 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VR-340
Travel photography with Sony W650
69
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography details
Sony W650 Landscape photography details
43
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Vlogging highlights
Sony W650 Vlogging highlights
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
lighter than others in class (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
33
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-340 and Sony W650
 Olympus VR-340Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VR-340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-10 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 124 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 220 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $130 $140