Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus VR-340
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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus VR-340 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S1000pj & Olympus VR-340. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S1000pj Gallery & Olympus VR-340 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Olympus VR-340
S1000pj | VR-340 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Nikon S1000pj
VR-340 | S1000pj | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 29 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Olympus VR-340
S1000pj | VR-340 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the Nikon S1000pj and Olympus VR-340 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj | Olympus VR-340 | |
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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 |