Olympus VR-340 vs Sony WX1

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus VR-340 vs Sony WX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the VR-340 (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the VR-340 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The VR-340 was announced 2 years after the WX1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the VR-340 scores against the WX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-340 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-340 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-340 offers outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VR-340 vs Sony WX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the VR-340 and the WX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-340 and WX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-340 and WX1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The VR-340 using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Olympus VR-340 will offer greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent VR-340 will have an advantage in sensor tech.