Olympus VR-340 vs Sony A77 II

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus VR-340 and Sony A77 II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the VR-340 (16MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the VR-340 (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The VR-340 was announced 3 years earlier than the A77 II which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VR-340 being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the VR-340 grades versus the A77 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-340 & Sony SLT-A77 II. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VR-340 Gallery & Sony A77 II Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-340 provides exterior dimensions 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 A77 II has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the VR-340 versus the A77 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-340 and A77 II is 96 and 62 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-340 and A77 II.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The VR-340 with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A77 II will deliver extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged VR-340 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.