- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 16.0 megapixels
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24.00mm - 240.00mm (35mm eq.)
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 16.1 megapixels
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24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)
Differences
Olympus VR-340 advantages over Canon 320 HS
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Less expensive
$150 vs
$280 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
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More telephoto lens reach
240 mm
vs
120 mm
Capture objects farther away
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Bulb shutter
Bulb
vs
No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Canon 320 HS advantages over Olympus VR-340
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
vs
None
Share your photos wirelessly
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Thinner
20 mm
vs
28 mm
Thinner
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HDMI out
HDMI out
vs
None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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Shoots 24p video
Yes
vs
No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
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Shoots 1080p video
Yes
vs
No
You'll want this if you shoot video
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Longer exposure
15
vs
4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Slow-motion videos
Yes
vs
No
Shoot slow-motion videos
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Higher extended ISO
3200
vs
1600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
Similarities
Common Strengths
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Common Weaknesses
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Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Manual focus
Neither provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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The Competition
Compared to Olympus VR-320
Olympus
VR-340
Olympus
VR-320
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Less expensive
-
More dots on screen
Canon
320 HS
Olympus
VR-320
Compared to Olympus VR-330
Olympus
VR-340
Olympus
VR-330
Canon
320 HS
Olympus
VR-330
Compared to Canon 110 HS
Olympus
VR-340
Canon
110 HS
Canon
320 HS
Canon
110 HS
Compared to Canon A2600
Olympus
VR-340
Canon
A2600
Compared to Panasonic SZ10
Olympus
VR-340
Panasonic
SZ10
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Less expensive
-
Bulb shutter
-
In-camera panoramas
-
Tiltable Screen
Canon
320 HS
Panasonic
SZ10
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Less expensive
-
In-camera panoramas