Olympus VR-340 vs Sony WX350
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony WX350 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-340 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-340 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Sony WX350
VR-340 | WX350 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Olympus VR-340
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Launched | February 2014 | January 2012 | Fresher by 25 months |
Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Sony WX350
VR-340 | WX350 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Equal 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Olympus VR-340 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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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 |