Nikon L610 vs Olympus VR-340
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Nikon L610 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
- Launched August 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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

Nikon L610 vs Olympus VR-340 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon L610 vs Olympus VR-340, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the VR-340 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The L610 was announced 8 months later than the VR-340 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the L610 grades vs the VR-340 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon L610 vs Olympus VR-340 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L610 & Olympus VR-340. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L610 Gallery & Olympus VR-340 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Olympus VR-340
L610 | VR-340 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Nikon L610
VR-340 | L610 |
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Common features in the Nikon L610 and Olympus VR-340
L610 | VR-340 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Nikon L610 vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L610 comes with physical measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-340 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check the Nikon L610 vs Olympus VR-340 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the L610 against the VR-340.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L610 and VR-340 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the L610 and VR-340.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of images but you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher L610 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon L610 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L610 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L610 | Olympus VR-340 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L610 | Olympus VR-340 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-08-09 | 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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-350mm (14.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.0-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.80 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 240g (0.53 pounds) | 125g (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 120 pictures | - |
Battery form | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | LI-50B |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $150 | $130 |