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Nikon L610 vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon L610 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs

Nikon L610
(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
Olympus VR-340
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Olympus VR-340

 L610 VR-340 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2012More recent by 8 months

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Nikon L610

 VR-340 L610 

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Olympus VR-340

 L610 VR-340 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution460k460kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon L610 vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison

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

Nikon L610 vs Olympus VR-340 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Portrait photography camera
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (240g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L610 Sports photography info
Olympus VR-340 Sports photography info
44
amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (120 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L610
Travel photography with Olympus VR-340
66
lighter than average in class (240 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery (120 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L610
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-340
41
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery (120 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L610 Vlogging details
Olympus VR-340 Vlogging details
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (240 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Nikon L610 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Olympus VR-340
 Nikon Coolpix L610Olympus VR-340
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