Nikon P310 vs Olympus VR-340

In this write-up, we are comparing the Nikon P310 vs Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the VR-340 (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P310 was launched 6 months later than the VR-340 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the P310 scores against the VR-340 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P310 & Olympus VR-340. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P310 Gallery & Olympus VR-340 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P310 enjoys outside dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Olympus VR-340 has measurements 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the P310 vs the VR-340.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P310 and VR-340 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The graphic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P310 and VR-340.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration.