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Olympus VR-340 Review | 108 Data compared

Avg. price:~£95Sensor size:1/2.3"Weight:125 gBattery life (CIPA):300 shots

Olympus VR-340 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

4.6

Overall score

Score
4.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best cameras on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

90%

4.6

Technical score

10%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 73% of cameras
4.6

Technical score

Technical score
4.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components

28%

4.3

Sensor & Image

25%

5.6

Photo Features

18%

3.9

Video & Audio

14%

5.9

Display & Design

8%

4.2

Battery & Power

7%

2.1

Connectivity & Storage

â–¼Worse than 65% of cameras
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Technical Specifications of camera Olympus VR-340

Technical score
Technical score
4.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components:

28%

4.3

Sensor & Image

25%

5.6

Photo Features

18%

3.9

Video & Audio

14%

5.9

Display & Design

8%

4.2

Battery & Power

7%

2.1

Connectivity & Storage

4.6
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Olympus VR-340 has a popularity score of 1, which is lower than 51.3% of cameras.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Score components:

60%

4.6

Overall score

40%

10

Price

6.2
Sensor size
1/2.3"
Sensor size
1/2.3"
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This camera uses a sensor classified as 1/2.3"; it is smaller than the sensor in 60.5% of cameras and the same size as the sensor in 38.1% of cameras.
Main camera megapixels
16 MP
Main camera megapixels
16 MP
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
This camera has a sensor resolution of 16 MP, which is lower than that of 61.9% of cameras and equal to that of 10.1% of cameras.
Main camera pixel size
1.34 µm
Main camera pixel size
1.34 µm
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 1.34 µm, which are smaller than those in 74.1% of cameras and the same size as those in 14% of cameras.
Base ISO
100
Base ISO
100
â–¼ Worse than 28% of models
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 100 which is higher than that of 19.9% of cameras and equal to that of 52.4% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 3200 ISO
Max ISO
ISO 3,200
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
This camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of ISO 3,200, which is lower than that of 62.9% of cameras and equal to that of 22.7% of cameras.
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Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
no
Built-in focus motor
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This camera does not have a built-in focus motor. 11% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
320
N. of focus points
320
â–² Better than 89% of models
Market range: <9 – >399
This camera has 320 focus points, more than the number offered by 89.2% of cameras.
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
â–¼ Worse than 37% of models
This camera does not support phase-detection autofocus for photos. 37.5% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
AF tracking
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 88% of cameras.
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Max video resolution
1,280 px
Max video resolution
1,280 px
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
This camera supports 1,280 px video recording which is lower quality than that of 71.4% of cameras and equal to that of 18.5% of cameras.
Video bitrate
?
Video bit depth
8 bit
Video bit depth
8 bit
â–¼ Worse than 12% of models
This camera supports video at 8 bit, a bit depth higher than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 80.6% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:2
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:2
â–² Better than 78% of models
This camera supports 4:2:2 video chroma subsampling which is more advanced than that of 77.9% of cameras and equal to that of 22.1% of cameras.
Video codecs
Motion JPEG
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Type
compact
Weight
125 g
Weight
125 g
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 125 g which is lighter than 94.6% of cameras and equal to the weight of 0.6% of cameras.
Width
96 mm
Width
96 mm
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera has a width of 96 mm which is narrower than 89.7% of cameras and equal to that of 1% of cameras.
Height
60.2 mm
Height
60.2 mm
â–² Better than 78% of models
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera has a height of 60.2 mm which is shorter than 77.9% of cameras and equal to that of 0.2% of cameras.
Thickness
19 mm
Thickness
19 mm
★ Better than 97% of models
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera has a thickness of 19 mm which is thinner than 96.7% of cameras and equal to that of 0.6% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
300 shots
Battery life (CIPA)
300 shots
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
This camera has a CIPA-rated battery life of 300 shots, which is shorter than that of 57.8% of cameras and equal to that of 6.7% of cameras.
Battery capacity
925 mAh
Battery capacity
925 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
This camera has a battery capacity of 925 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 74.3% of cameras and equal to those in 2.6% of cameras.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This camera has a removable battery, and 98.7% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.1% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
This camera does not support Wi-Fi. 47.9% of cameras include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
Bluetooth connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
This camera does not have Bluetooth. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 14.6% of cameras use USB-C.
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Olympus VR-340 vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • 297 more AF points
    N. of focus points
    320
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <9 – >399
    This camera has more focus points than the average camera (320 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    320 vs 23
  • In-body stabilization
    Sensor-shift stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This camera supports in-body stabilization, the average camera does not.
  • 270 g lighter
    Weight
    125 g
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (125 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    125 g vs 395 g
  • More complete chroma subsampling
    Video chroma subsampling
    4:2:2
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This camera supports better video chroma subsampling than the average camera (4:2:2 vs 4:2:0). The average camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling.
    4:2:2 vs 4:2:0
  • 27 mm thinner
    Thickness
    19 mm
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (19 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    19 mm vs 46 mm
  • 23.9 mm narrower
    Width
    96 mm
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (96 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    96 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • 0.03 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    0.0349 GB
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.07 GB
    This camera has a higher internal storage than the average camera (0 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    0.0349 GB vs 0 GB
  • 3.05x cheaper
    Olympus VR-340 is cheaper than the average camera (£95 vs £290).
    £95 vs £290
  • 3.05x cheaper
    Olympus VR-340 is cheaper than the average camera (£95 vs £290).
    £95 vs £290
  • 270 g lighter
    Weight
    125 g
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (125 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    125 g vs 395 g
  • 27 mm thinner
    Thickness
    19 mm
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (19 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    19 mm vs 46 mm
  • 23.9 mm narrower
    Width
    96 mm
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (96 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    96 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • 13.7 mm shorter body
    Height
    60.2 mm
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (60.2 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    60.2 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • 297 more AF points
    N. of focus points
    320
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <9 – >399
    This camera has more focus points than the average camera (320 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    320 vs 23
  • In-body stabilization
    Sensor-shift stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This camera supports in-body stabilization, the average camera does not.
  • More complete chroma subsampling
    Video chroma subsampling
    4:2:2
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This camera supports better video chroma subsampling than the average camera (4:2:2 vs 4:2:0). The average camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling.
    4:2:2 vs 4:2:0
  • 0.03 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    0.0349 GB
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.07 GB
    This camera has a higher internal storage than the average camera (0 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    0.0349 GB vs 0 GB
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 5.2 fps slower mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    0.5 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (0.5 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    0.5 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • 2 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.34 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.3 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.34 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • Lower video resolution
    Max video resolution
    1,280 px
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera records lower-resolution video than the average camera (1280 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    1280 px vs 1920 px
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus (video)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average camera does.
    no native continuous video AF
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    N. of microphones
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (1 vs 2). The average camera has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • 93% less popular
    Olympus VR-340 is less popular than the average camera (1 vs 1.9).
    1 vs 1.93
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 2 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.34 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.3 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.34 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    16 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (16 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    16 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 3,200 ISO lower maximum sensitivity limit
    Max ISO
    3,200 ISO
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1.6k ISO – >40k ISO
    This camera has a lower maximum sensitivity than the average camera (3200 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of 6400 ISO.
    3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 1 older
    Release date
    2012
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera is older than the average camera (2012 vs 2013). The average camera was released in 2013.
    January 2012
    2,012 vs 2,013
  • 5.2 fps slower mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    0.5 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (0.5 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    0.5 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • No manual focus mode
    Manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This camera does not support manual focus, the average camera does. 71.7% of cameras include a manual focus mode.
  • No manual exposure control
    Manual exposure
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This camera does not support manual exposure, the average camera does. 72% of cameras support manual exposure controls.
  • 26 s shorter maximum exposure
    Longest shutter speed
    4 s
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <4 s – >1.8k s
    This camera supports a shorter maximum exposure than the average camera (4 s s vs 30 s s). The average camera supports a longest shutter speed of 30 s s.
    4 s vs 30 s
  • Lower video resolution
    Max video resolution
    1,280 px
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera records lower-resolution video than the average camera (1280 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    1280 px vs 1920 px
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus (video)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average camera does.
    no native continuous video AF
  • 1 fewer microphones
    N. of microphones
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (1 vs 2). The average camera has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • 195 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    925 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
    This camera has a lower battery capacity than the average camera (925 mAh vs 1120 mAh). The average camera has a battery capacity of 1120 mAh.
    925 mAh vs 1,120 mAh
  • 30 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    300 shots
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (300 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    300 shots vs 330 shots
  • No HDMI output
    HDMI output
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This camera does not support HDMI output, the average camera does. 78.7% of cameras support HDMI output.

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11/04/2012
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Third-party reviews

What we like about Olympus VR-340

  • Inexpensive and budget-friendly
  • Versatile 10x optical zoom with a 24mm wide-angle lens
  • Large, sharp 3-inch LCD screen
  • Solid build quality and easy to grip
  • Reliable JPEG engine with saturated colors, accurate white balance, and good sharpening in optimal conditions
  • Built-in image stabilization and helpful creative shooting modes

What we don't like about Olympus VR-340

  • High rate of blurry or out-of-focus photos, particularly indoors or in low light
  • Slow autofocus and lengthy shutter lag
  • Detail loss at higher ISO settings and can be fooled by fluorescent lighting
  • Video recording is limited to 720p rather than full 1080p HD
  • Unnatural skin tone reproduction (can appear too white or washed out)

Verdict

The Olympus VR-340 is a compact point-and-shoot camera featuring a 16-megapixel CCD sensor and a versatile 10x optical zoom lens (24-240mm equivalent). Its slim metal body houses a sharp 3.0-inch 460k-dot LCD screen and a 'dual' image stabilisation system that combines sensor-shift technology with digital adjustments to reduce blur. Main pros include its highly portable, sturdy build, an impressive wide-angle focal range for its class, and specialized shooting modes like 'Magic Filters' and 'Beauty Mode.' However, notable cons include its limited 720p HD video resolution, significant shutter lag, and a lack of RAW support, alongside increased image noise when shooting at ISO settings above 400.

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