Olympus VR-340 vs Sony WX300

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus VR-340 and Sony WX300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was announced 13 months prior to the WX300 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the VR-340 matches up versus the WX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-340 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VR-340 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-340 provides exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VR-340 and Sony WX300 in the new 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. Below is the front view size comparison of the VR-340 compared to the WX300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-340 and WX300 is 96 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The picture here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-340 and WX300.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX300 to deliver greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged VR-340 is going to be behind in sensor tech.