Olympus VR-340 : Price, Review and Specifications

A one touch button allows you to shoot high definition video from your camera instantly. The 16 MP lens really works wonders, the image is clear and crisp. The makeup mode and the beauty mode really give a facelift to the subjects face and there is a marked increase in the look and feel of the face. The Dual image stabilization integrates high ISO sensitivity with sensor shift image stabilization for a crisp, clear image.

The camera comes with a horde of features, with a 16 MP lens, you can shoot sharp and clear images anytime you want, with the built in flash support enabling you to illuminate the darkness. The camera has a 1/2.3’’ CCD (Charge Coupled Device) sensor for a stress free digital experience. Other resolutions like 8-5-3-2 MP are also available. A 10x optical zoom and a 4x digital zoom enables you to shoot far and shoot clear. The rear 3’’ LCD screen packs 460000 pixels and allows seeing and editing the images you have captured. The memory card type is SD, SDHC and SDXC. The camera is both windows and Mac compatible. An AV output with USB 2.0 is provided for transfer between the camera and the computer. The camera features 720p HD video recording which can be started by just a click of a button.

The camera is good for someone who just clicks photos for fun, and uses camera only when on a trip. For a hobbyist or a professional, this may not make the cut. The operation is not fast enough and sometimes makes you think if adding an Intel chip may make it better!