Olympus VR-340 vs Sony WX10

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus VR-340 and Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was launched 13 months later than the WX10 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the VR-340 matches up versus the WX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-340 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-340 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-340 offers outside dimensions 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 WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VR-340 and Sony WX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the VR-340 and the WX10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-340 and WX10 is 96 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-340 and WX10.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images though you really should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent VR-340 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.