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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony WX70

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
37
Olympus VR-340 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
41

Olympus VR-340 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Olympus VR-340
(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
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony WX70 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Olympus VR-340 vs Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was announced within a month of the WX70 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the VR-340 grades against the WX70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Sony WX70

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Olympus VR-340

		

		

			
 WX70 VR-340 
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus VR-340 and Sony WX70

		

		

			
 VR-340 WX70 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar age
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus VR-340 comes with exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus VR-340 vs Sony WX70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the VR-340 compared to the WX70.
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony WX70 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-340 and WX70 is 96 and 97 respectively.
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-340 and WX70.
Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you will need to consider the age  of the products into consideration.
	
			Olympus VR-340 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VR-340 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus VR-340 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX70 Portrait photography factors
34
 good  resolution (16MP)
 features face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
34
 good  resolution (16MP)
 includes face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus VR-340 Street photography features
Sony WX70 Street photography features
63
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average in class (125 grams)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
68
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has touch focus
 lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus VR-340 Sports photography details
Sony WX70 Sports photography details
44
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
44
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus VR-340 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX70 Travel photography highlights
69
 lighter than average in class (125g)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
 lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
 has touch focus
 good  resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-340
Landscape photography with Sony WX70
43
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 no manual control
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
 quite wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 manual mode not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus VR-340 Vlogging details
Sony WX70 Vlogging details
33
 decently wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection focusing
 lighter than average in class (125 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external mic port
36
 quite wide (25mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 no external mic jack
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Olympus VR-340 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-340 and Sony WX70
 Olympus VR-340Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VR-340 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-10 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology TFT Color LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.80 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 114 gr (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 240 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $130 $242