Olympus VR-340 vs Sony WX30

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus VR-340 vs Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was unveiled 6 months later than the WX30 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the VR-340 scores against the WX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-340 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are available at Olympus VR-340 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-340 offers physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VR-340 vs Sony WX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the VR-340 versus the WX30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-340 and WX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-340 and WX30.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of files although you might want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.