• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 240.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus VR-340 advantages over Canon 340 HS

  • Less expensive
    $150 vs $200 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.0 vs f/3.6
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Canon 340 HS advantages over Olympus VR-340

  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    300 mm vs 240 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus VR-320

Olympus VR-340
Olympus VR-320
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Olympus VR-340 vs Olympus VR-320

Canon 340 HS
Olympus VR-320
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Manual focus
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Bulb shutter

Compare Canon 340 HS vs Olympus VR-320

Compared to Olympus VR-330

Olympus VR-340
Olympus VR-330
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out

Compare Olympus VR-340 vs Olympus VR-330

Canon 340 HS
Olympus VR-330
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Manual focus
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Bulb shutter

Compare Canon 340 HS vs Olympus VR-330

Compared to Panasonic SZ10

Olympus VR-340
Panasonic SZ10
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bulb shutter
  • $129
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Olympus VR-340 vs Panasonic SZ10

Canon 340 HS
Panasonic SZ10
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Thinner
  • $129
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Canon 340 HS vs Panasonic SZ10

Compared to Canon 350 HS

Olympus VR-340
Canon 350 HS
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $209
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC

Compare Olympus VR-340 vs Canon 350 HS

Canon 340 HS
Canon 350 HS
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $209
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels

Compare Canon 340 HS vs Canon 350 HS

Compared to Canon 360 HS

Olympus VR-340
Canon 360 HS
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Bulb shutter
  • $284
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC

Compare Olympus VR-340 vs Canon 360 HS

Canon 340 HS
Canon 360 HS
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • $284
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • Faster JPEG shooting

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