Nikon S5200 vs Olympus VR-340

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon S5200 vs Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the VR-340 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was released 13 months later than the VR-340 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the S5200 matches up against the VR-340 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S5200 & Olympus VR-340. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S5200 Gallery & Olympus VR-340 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S5200 enjoys physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Olympus VR-340 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S5200 vs the VR-340.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S5200 and VR-340 is 95 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S5200 and VR-340.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you should always take the age of the cameras into account. The more modern S5200 will have an advantage in sensor tech.