Nikon S3500 vs Olympus VR-340

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon S3500 versus Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and VR-340 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was revealed 14 months later than the VR-340 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the S3500 matches up vs the VR-340 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3500 and Olympus VR-340. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S3500 Gallery and Olympus VR-340 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3500 has got outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus VR-340 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S3500 versus Olympus VR-340 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S3500 versus the VR-340.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S3500 and VR-340 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S3500 and VR-340.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S3500 to produce greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern S3500 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.