Nikon L610 vs Olympus VR-340

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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.