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Nikon L120 vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon L120 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs

Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Previous Model is Nikon L110
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
  • Announced January 2012
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Nikon L120 vs Olympus VR-340 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Nikon L120 versus Olympus VR-340, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the VR-340 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L120 was announced 11 months earlier than the VR-340 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the L120 grades versus the VR-340 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Olympus VR-340

 L120 VR-340 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Nikon L120

 VR-340 L120 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2011More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Olympus VR-340

 L120 VR-340 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon L120 vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L120 comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-340 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the L120 versus the VR-340.

Nikon L120 vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L120 and VR-340 is 75 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Olympus VR-340 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L120 vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L120 and VR-340.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus VR-340 to provide more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged L120 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L120 vs Olympus VR-340 sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L120 Portrait photography info
Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography info
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Street photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L120
Sports photography with Olympus VR-340
43
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L120 Travel photography details
Olympus VR-340 Travel photography details
60
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L120
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-340
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
43
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L120 Vlogging info
Olympus VR-340 Vlogging info
27
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon L120 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Olympus VR-340
 Nikon Coolpix L120Olympus VR-340
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L120 Olympus VR-340
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-02-09 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.0-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 431g (0.95 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $130