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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released August 2009
Olympus VR-340
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 S1000pj vs Olympus VR-340 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon S1000pj and Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the S1000pj (12MP) and VR-340 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was manufactured 3 years prior to the VR-340 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S1000pj grades against the VR-340 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Olympus VR-340

 S1000pj VR-340 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Nikon S1000pj

 VR-340 S1000pj 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2009Newer by 29 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Olympus VR-340

 S1000pj VR-340 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S1000pj provides physical dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus VR-340 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the S1000pj vs the VR-340.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S1000pj and VR-340 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus VR-340 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1000pj and VR-340.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus VR-340 to result in more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S1000pj will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus VR-340 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (125g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Sports photography details
Olympus VR-340 Sports photography details
33
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Travel photography factors
Olympus VR-340 Travel photography factors
57
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than others (125g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography advice
Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography advice
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
43
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Vlogging info
Olympus VR-340 Vlogging info
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than others (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Olympus VR-340
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjOlympus VR-340
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Olympus VR-340
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-04 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed -
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.0-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID EN-EL12 LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $289 $130