Nikon S33 vs Olympus VR-340
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Nikon S33 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
- Launched February 2015
(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
- Introduced January 2012
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Following is a extended review of the Nikon S33 vs Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the VR-340 (16MP) is fairly similar but the S33 (1/3.1") and VR-340 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe S33 was launched 3 years after the VR-340 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S33 matches up versus the VR-340 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Nikon S33 vs Olympus VR-340 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S33 & Olympus VR-340. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S33 Gallery & Olympus VR-340 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Olympus VR-340
| S33 | VR-340 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2015 |  | January 2012 | More modern by 38 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Nikon S33
| VR-340 | S33 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S33 and Olympus VR-340
| S33 | VR-340 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Nikon S33 vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S33 has got outer measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus VR-340 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the S33 compared to the VR-340.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S33 and VR-340 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S33 vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S33 and VR-340.
As you can see, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S33 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Olympus VR-340 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern S33 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S33 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S33 | Olympus VR-340 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S33 | Olympus VR-340 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2015-02-10 | 2012-01-10 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/3.1" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 4.7 x 3.5mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 16.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 13 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4160 x 3120 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 30-90mm (3.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.0-5.7 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 7.7 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.7 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.80 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 221 grams (0.49 pounds) | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 images | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL19 | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec, smile timer) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $150 | $130 |