Nikon S6000 vs Olympus VR-340
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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
- 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
- Revealed February 2010
(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
- Revealed January 2012
Nikon S6000 vs Olympus VR-340 Overview
In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Nikon S6000 vs Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the VR-340 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe S6000 was released 23 months before the VR-340 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S6000 scores vs the VR-340 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon S6000 vs Olympus VR-340 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6000 and Olympus VR-340. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S6000 Gallery and Olympus VR-340 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Olympus VR-340
S6000 | VR-340 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Nikon S6000
VR-340 | S6000 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | February 2010 | Fresher by 23 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Olympus VR-340
S6000 | VR-340 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S6000 vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S6000 features exterior dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Olympus VR-340 has specifications 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 S6000 vs Olympus VR-340 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S6000 vs the VR-340.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and VR-340 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S6000 vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6000 and VR-340.
As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus VR-340 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older S6000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Nikon S6000 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Olympus VR-340 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Olympus VR-340 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-02-03 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
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 | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.7-5.6 | f/3.0-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 156 gr (0.34 lb) | 125 gr (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 ID | EN-EL12 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $300 | $130 |