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Nikon A900 vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon A900 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Successor is Nikon A1000
Olympus VR-340
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-5.7) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Nikon A900 vs Olympus VR-340 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon A900 and Olympus VR-340, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and VR-340 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A900 was introduced 4 years later than the VR-340 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A900 matches up vs the VR-340 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Olympus VR-340

 A900 VR-340 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2012Fresher by 51 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Nikon A900

 VR-340 A900 

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Olympus VR-340

 A900 VR-340 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon A900 vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A900 has got exterior measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Olympus VR-340 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon A900 and Olympus VR-340 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the A900 and the VR-340.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and VR-340 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus VR-340 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A900 and VR-340.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon A900 to offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer A900 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus VR-340 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Portrait photography camera
40
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon A900
Street photography with Olympus VR-340
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (125 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon A900
Sports photography with Olympus VR-340
56
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Travel photography camera
74
lighter than competition in class (289g)
connects via bluetooth
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than average (125 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon A900
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-340
49
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 Vlogging factors
Olympus VR-340 Vlogging factors
34
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (289g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
lighter than average (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon A900 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Olympus VR-340
 Nikon Coolpix A900Olympus VR-340
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix A900 Olympus VR-340
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-02-23 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.0-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289 gr (0.64 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $400 $130