Nikon S3600 vs Olympus VR-340
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Nikon S3600 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
- 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
- Released January 2014
(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
- Announced January 2012

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus VR-340 Overview
Here is a thorough comparison of the Nikon S3600 versus Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and VR-340 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The S3600 was unveiled 2 years later than the VR-340 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S3600 matches up vs the VR-340 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus VR-340 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3600 & Olympus VR-340. The full galleries are available at Nikon S3600 Gallery & Olympus VR-340 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Olympus VR-340
S3600 | VR-340 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Nikon S3600
VR-340 | S3600 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Olympus VR-340
S3600 | VR-340 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S3600 vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3600 offers physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus VR-340 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S3600 versus Olympus VR-340 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S3600 and the VR-340.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3600 and VR-340 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S3600 and VR-340.
All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S3600 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern S3600 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S3600 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3600 | Olympus VR-340 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3600 | Olympus VR-340 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-01-07 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 99 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/3.0-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.80 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125g (0.28 lbs) | 125g (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 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 life | 230 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $200 | $130 |