Nikon P340 vs Olympus VR-330

Lets look more closely at the Nikon P340 and Olympus VR-330, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is very comparable but the P340 (1/1.7") and VR-330 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The P340 was introduced 3 years after the VR-330 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the P340 scores vs the VR-330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P340 and Olympus VR-330. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P340 Gallery and Olympus VR-330 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P340 features exterior measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Olympus VR-330 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P340 and Olympus VR-330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the P340 vs the VR-330.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P340 and VR-330 is 92 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the P340 and VR-330.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The P340 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus VR-330 will show extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher P340 will have an edge in sensor tech.