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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony WX350

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus VR-340 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Olympus VR-340
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-5.7) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony WX300
  • Renewed by Sony WX500
Photography Glossary

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony WX350 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus VR-340 vs Sony WX350, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was announced 3 years before the WX350 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the VR-340 matches up versus the WX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Sony WX350

 VR-340 WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Olympus VR-340

 WX350 VR-340 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2012Fresher by 25 months

Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Sony WX350

 VR-340 WX350 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-340 enjoys physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Olympus VR-340 vs Sony WX350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the VR-340 vs the WX350.

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-340 and WX350 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-340 and WX350.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony WX350 to show more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older VR-340 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VR-340
Portrait photography with Sony WX350
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
decent MP (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (164g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (470 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VR-340
Travel photography with Sony WX350
69
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
72
great battery life (470 per charge)
lighter than average (164g)
decent MP (18MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VR-340
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
43
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
47
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
great battery life (470 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-340 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX350 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (164 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-340 and Sony WX350
 Olympus VR-340Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VR-340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-10 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.7 f/3.5-6.5
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.80 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 470 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $130 $270