Nikon L810 vs Olympus VR-340
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Nikon L810 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon L810 vs Olympus VR-340 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L810 and Olympus VR-340. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L810 Gallery and Olympus VR-340 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Olympus VR-340
L810 | VR-340 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Nikon L810
VR-340 | L810 |
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Common features in the Nikon L810 and Olympus VR-340
L810 | VR-340 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
See the Nikon L810 and Olympus VR-340 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L810 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L810 | Olympus VR-340 | |
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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 |