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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony W810

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus VR-340 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony W810 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 W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released January 2014
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony W810 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus VR-340 and Sony W810, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was announced 24 months prior to the W810 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the VR-340 grades against the W810 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Sony W810

 VR-340 W810 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Olympus VR-340

 W810 VR-340 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2012Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Sony W810

 VR-340 W810 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-340 comes with external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VR-340 and Sony W810 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the VR-340 compared to the W810.

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-340 and W810 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-340 and W810.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony W810 to offer you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged VR-340 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W810 as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
38
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus VR-340
Street photography with Sony W810
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (125g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VR-340
Sports photography with Sony W810
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W810 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average in class (125g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography information
Sony W810 Landscape photography information
43
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
41
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-340 Vlogging info
Sony W810 Vlogging info
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
32
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-340 and Sony W810
 Olympus VR-340Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VR-340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-01-10 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.7 f/3.5-6.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lb) 111 grams (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 life - 200 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $130 $100