Olympus VR-340 vs Sony WX500
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.0-5.7) lens
- 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Introduced April 2015
- Old Model is Sony WX350
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On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus VR-340 versus Sony WX500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe VR-340 was unveiled 4 years prior to the WX500 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the VR-340 grades vs the WX500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Olympus VR-340 vs Sony WX500 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-340 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-340 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Sony WX500
| VR-340 | WX500 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Olympus VR-340
| WX500 | VR-340 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | April 2015 |  | January 2012 | More modern by 39 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Sony WX500
| VR-340 | WX500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-340 provides external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
See the Olympus VR-340 versus Sony WX500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the VR-340 compared to the WX500.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-340 and WX500 is 96 and 91 respectively.
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-340 and WX500.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony WX500 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged VR-340 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony WX500 Specifications
| Olympus VR-340 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus VR-340 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2012-01-10 | 2015-04-14 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-5.7 | f/3.5-6.4 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.80 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 125g (0.28 pounds) | 236g (0.52 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 360 pictures |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $130 | $348 |