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Nikon L810 vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon L810 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Replacement is Nikon L820
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
  • Launched January 2012
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Nikon L810 vs Olympus VR-340 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon L810 and Olympus VR-340, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the VR-340 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L810 was introduced very close to the VR-340 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the L810 grades vs the VR-340 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Olympus VR-340

 L810 VR-340 
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Nikon L810

 VR-340 L810 

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Olympus VR-340

 L810 VR-340 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon L810 vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L810 enjoys outer dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Olympus VR-340 has sizing 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the L810 versus the VR-340.

Nikon L810 vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L810 and VR-340 is 74 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Olympus VR-340 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L810 and VR-340.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you have to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Nikon L810 vs Olympus VR-340 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography features
Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography features
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography info
Olympus VR-340 Street photography info
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography factors
Olympus VR-340 Sports photography factors
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excellent zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L810
Travel photography with Olympus VR-340
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good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
great zoom (585mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (125g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Landscape photography camera
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fairly wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
43
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Nikon L810 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Olympus VR-340
 Nikon Coolpix L810Olympus VR-340
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L810 Olympus VR-340
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-01 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-585mm (25.4x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.2fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync 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 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 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 data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 430 grams (0.95 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 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 photos -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $280 $130