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Nikon S4300 vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs

Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Olympus VR-340
(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
  • Released January 2012
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Nikon S4300 vs Olympus VR-340 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon S4300 versus Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the VR-340 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was brought out very close to the VR-340 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S4300 grades versus the VR-340 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Olympus VR-340

 S4300 VR-340 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Nikon S4300

 VR-340 S4300 

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Olympus VR-340

 S4300 VR-340 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2012Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S4300 comes with external dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-340 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S4300 versus Olympus VR-340 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S4300 compared to the VR-340.

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4300 and VR-340 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus VR-340 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4300 and VR-340.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus VR-340 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 Portrait photography features
Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography features
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decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Street photography camera
67
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition (139g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (125 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 Travel photography information
Olympus VR-340 Travel photography information
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lighter than competition (139g)
comes with focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (125g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Landscape photography camera
41
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
43
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition (139g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than others (125g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Nikon S4300 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Olympus VR-340
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Olympus VR-340
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S4300 Olympus VR-340
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-01 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.0-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139 gr (0.31 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 180 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $119 $130