Olympus VR-340 vs Sony WX150

Let's look more closely at the Olympus VR-340 vs Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was revealed within a month of the WX150 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the VR-340 matches up versus the WX150 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-340 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The full galleries are available at Olympus VR-340 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-340 comes with physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the VR-340 vs the WX150.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-340 and WX150 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-340 and WX150.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony WX150 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively.