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Comparison of Olympus VR-340 and Ricoh R8 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus VR-340 ×
Ricoh R8 ×
General
ModelOlympus VR-340Ricoh R8
BrandOlympusRicoh
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberVR-340R8
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20122008
Tripod mount+-
Length (mm)104102
Width (mm)2826
Height (mm)6058
Weight (g)170168
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1610
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.341.69
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 3:2
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization++
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2736 x 2736(7.5 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVI (OpenDML Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus lens; 9 elements in 8 groups, 4/7 aspherical lensesRicoh Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 240.0028.00 - 200.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.00 - 42.004.00
Zoom ratio (x)107.14
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.330.19 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)6030
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4.8
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeCCD Contrast Detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF TrackingMulti / spot CCD contrast detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.7
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1016
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, Auto-Hi, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • overcast
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • incandescent 2
  • manual
  • outdoors
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 41/2000 - 8
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP Metering, Face Detection AE256-segment multi, center-weighted, spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesScene Modes [Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fire WorksPortrait, Face, Sports, Landscape, Nightscape, High Sensitivity, Zoom Macro, Black&White, Sepia, Skew Correction, Text
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • auto flash
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash synchro
  • red-eye flash
  • soft flash
Flash range descriptionISO 800: Wide: 0.66ft (0.2m) - 15.4ft (4.7m), Tele: 2.95 ft (0.9m) - 7.9ft (2.4m)-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)3324
Included memory typebuilt-in memorybuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant-+
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • audio/video outpu)
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-270
Battery form factorProprietary LI-50B1 x proprietary DB-70
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x DB-70 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • olympus [ib] software
  • acrobat reader
  • caplio transfer software
  • irodio photo & video studio
  • list editor
  • ricoh gate la
  • ridoc desk navigator lt
Os compatibility-
  • windows 2000 / me / xp / vista
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresDual Image Stabilization, HD Video, Magic Art Filters, AF Tracking. Available in white, silver, black, purple and red.-



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