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Nikon S570 vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon S570 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs

Nikon S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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
  • Revealed January 2012
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Nikon S570 vs Olympus VR-340 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Nikon S570 versus Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the S570 (12MP) and VR-340 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S570 was brought out 3 years prior to the VR-340 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S570 scores versus the VR-340 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Olympus VR-340

 S570 VR-340 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Nikon S570

 VR-340 S570 
RevealedJanuary 2012August 2009More modern by 29 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Olympus VR-340

 S570 VR-340 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon S570 vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S570 provides physical measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Olympus VR-340 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S570 versus Olympus VR-340 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S570 versus the VR-340.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S570 and VR-340 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus VR-340 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S570 and VR-340.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus VR-340 to give you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged S570 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus VR-340 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 Portrait photography info
Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography info
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography advice
Olympus VR-340 Street photography advice
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 Sports photography information
Olympus VR-340 Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
68
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S570
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-340
27
decently wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S570
Vlogging with Olympus VR-340
25
decently wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Nikon S570 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Olympus VR-340
 Nikon Coolpix S570Olympus VR-340
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S570 Olympus VR-340
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-04 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
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 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.0-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 model EN-EL10 LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $180 $130